Evening Behavioral Specialist II — Empowerment & Recovery

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; Topsfield (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Wellness resources

Career Development

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. in Topsfield, MA is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Specialist II to support adults with severe mental illness within the Adult Community Clinical Service (ACCS) team, in residential or community settings.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, help clients set goals, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, cultural competence, and client-centered care in a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

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

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

Education

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

Job description

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. in Topsfield, MA is seeking a compassionate Behavioral Specialist II to support adults with severe mental illness within the Adult Community Clinical Service (ACCS) team, in residential or community settings.

You will deliver evidence-based interventions, help clients set goals, and work with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery, cultural competence, and client-centered care in a values-driven environment.