Behavioral Specialist II - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security

Professional Growth

Job summary

A community service organization in Peabody, Massachusetts is seeking a Behavioral Specialist II to join their Adult Community Clinical Service team. The role involves providing interventions and support to adults with mental illness, promoting recovery and rehabilitation. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in mental health. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $21.50.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions to clients focusing on problem solving and encouragement.
• Assist in ongoing assessments of client symptoms.
• Support clients in their recovery and goal development.
• Ensure culturally competent and strengths-based services.
• Assist with transportation and daily activities.

Skills

Compassion

Problem solving

Optimism

Cultural competence

Education

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

Job description

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change

At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot

We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:

• Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
• Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
• Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development

Eliot is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Behavioral Specialist II to join our dynamic Adult Community Clinical Service (ACCS) team. ACCS provides clinically focused evidenced based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Services are person centered and are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals, in either residential or community based settings. In this role, you will work side by side with our clients, assisting in skills development, rehabilitation practices, and more.

Responsibilities:

• Provide interventions to clients that focus on problem solving, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement
• Assist the team in providing on-going assessments of client symptoms and their 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
• Assist with the administration of prescribed medications, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field
• Experience working with adults with mental illness

Schedule:

• Sunday 9am-9pm, Monday 3pm-11pm, Friday 3pm-11pm, Saturday 9am-9pm

Hourly Rate

$21.50 - $21.50 USD

At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization.

Apply today and make a difference.