Stabilization Clinician - CBHC

Eliot Community Human Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security

Professional Growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services in Boston is seeking a Stabilization Clinician to deliver urgent behavioral health care within the CBHC program. You will perform crisis planning, stabilization, and short‑term treatment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support clients during acute periods.

The role offers flexible delivery: in office, virtually, at home, or in the community, with a focus on solution‑focused interventions, safety assessments, and linkage to ongoing services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Independent Clinical licensure, preferred.
• Experience working with adults with mental illness/substance abuse.
• Strong diagnostic skills, competence in crisis intervention, ability to develop short‑term interventions to support clients/families.
• Must be able to quickly establish rapport with individuals with a wide range of clinical presentations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver urgent behavioral health care through diagnostic evaluations, crisis planning, stabilization interventions, and short‑term treatment for individuals and families experiencing acute needs.
• Provide flexible, community‑based care in office settings, virtually, at home, or in the community based on clinical direction and client preference.
• Offer direct, solution‑focused clinical support including skills training, behavior modeling, and crisis resolution to help stabilize clients until ongoing services are in place.
• Assess safety and service needs including determining appropriate levels of care such as community services or hospitalization and develop stabilization‑focused treatment plans.
• Collaborate across care systems supporting hospital admissions and discharges, maintaining communication with the triage team, and participating in ongoing clinical trainings and assessments.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Rapport building

Diagnostic assessment

Engagement strategies

Interagency collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

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 Stabilization Clinician to provide high‑quality care and support to clients in need. Eliot’s innovative Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) program serves as a centralized access point for mental health and substance use services for youth, families, and adults. As a Stabilization Clinician, you will play a critical role in delivering urgent care through crisis planning, stabilization, and short‑term treatment to support clients during acute periods. In collaboration with a multidisciplinary CBHC team, you will provide solution‑focused clinical interventions aimed at managing crises and promoting stability until ongoing services are established.

Responsibilities

• Deliver urgent behavioral health care through diagnostic evaluations, crisis planning, stabilization interventions, and short‑term treatment for individuals and families experiencing acute needs.
• Provide flexible, community‑based care in office settings, virtually, at home, or in the community based on clinical direction and client preference.
• Offer direct, solution‑focused clinical support including skills training, behavior modeling, and crisis resolution to help stabilize clients until ongoing services are in place.
• Assess safety and service needs including determining appropriate levels of care such as community services or hospitalization and develop stabilization‑focused treatment plans.
• Collaborate across care systems supporting hospital admissions and discharges, maintaining communication with the triage team, and participating in ongoing clinical trainings and assessments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.
• Independent Clinical licensure, preferred.
• Experience working with adults with mental illness/substance abuse.
• Strong diagnostic skills, competence in crisis intervention, ability to develop short‑term interventions to support clients/families, and engagement strategies.
• Must be able to quickly establish rapport with individuals with a wide range of clinical presentations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 1:00 pm–9:00 pm or 2:00 pm–10:00 pm

Annual Salary: $70,000 USD – $75,000 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.