Mental Health Specialist 2 - Respite

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Wellness resources

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership development

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. seeks a dedicated Mental Health Specialist II to provide respite services for adults with serious mental illnesses in Massachusetts.

You will support stabilization, community transition, and individualized care plans, building strong therapeutic relationships and crisis management skills. The role includes ensuring medication administration, skill development for daily living, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living and skills development.
• Collaborate with clients and staff to set and achieve short-term goals.
• Provide interventions focusing on crisis management, problem-solving, and skills training.

Skills

Empathy and communication

Crisis management

Problem solving

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology / Social Work 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 dedicated Mental Health Specialists II to join our team in providing Respite services to adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Eliot’s Respite program is a short term restorative service that assists clients with obtaining and maintaining community living. As a Respite Mental Health Specialist, you will be responsible for providing individualized supports that assist with stabilization and successful community transition. Our ideal candidate will have the skills to establish supportive relationships, excellent communication, crisis management and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with skill development for activities of daily living
• Collaborate with clients and staff to develop and achieve short term goals
• Provide interventions focused on problem-solving, crisis management, skills training, behavior modeling, optimism, and encouragement
• Assist clients with developing coping skills to include medication administration
• Support clients in accessing and utilizing community resources and services to include the participation in community activities
• Administer and monitor consumer medications in accordance with agency, DMH and DPH regulations, polices and procedures
• Maintain CPR, First Aid, MAP and other training certifications as required by the agency and DMH

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Experience working with adults with mental illness
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Schedules

• Monday-Thursday 11pm-9am (40 hours)

Hourly Rate: $20.50 USD - $20.50 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.