Behavioral Specialist I — Recovery & Empowerment

Eliot Community Human Services; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Wellness & Family Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Leadership Development

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services in Malden, MA seeks a compassionate Behavioral Specialist I to join the Adult Community Clinical Service (ACCS) team. You will deliver evidence-based interventions to adults with severe mental illness in residential or community settings.

The role supports recovery goals, ensures culturally competent care, and facilitates transportation and daily activities for clients. Schedule includes Sundays and weekdays with a fixed hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field is required.
• Experience working with adults with mental illness is required.
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions focusing on problem solving, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement.
• Assist team with ongoing assessments of client symptoms and responses to staff interventions.
• Support clients in their desire for recovery and rehabilitation in the development of their goals.
• Ensure that services provided are culturally competent, strengths based, and focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of client preferences.
• Provide assistance to clients related to transportation to work sites, daily activities, and appointments.

Skills

Experience with mental illness

Massachusetts driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

Eliot Community Human Services in Malden, MA seeks a compassionate Behavioral Specialist I to join the Adult Community Clinical Service (ACCS) team. You will deliver evidence-based interventions to adults with severe mental illness in residential or community settings.

The role supports recovery goals, ensures culturally competent care, and facilitates transportation and daily activities for clients. Schedule includes Sundays and weekdays with a fixed hourly rate.