Stabilization Specialist - CCS

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Retirement Savings (401k with employer

Wellness & Family Support

Financial Security

Professional Growth

Job summary

Eliot Community Human Services, Inc. is hiring Stabilization Specialists to support adults in psychiatric distress through its Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) program. This 24-hour initiative stabilizes individuals as a bridge to longer-term care and recovery.

Ideal candidates possess crisis management skills, strong communication, and a commitment to recovery-oriented services. Responsibilities include direct crisis intervention, treatment planning, and coordination with families and care

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis support and stabilization services to clients
• Deliver interventions to individuals and families focused on problem-solving, skills training, behavior modeling, optimism, and encouragement
• Tailor interventions based on client preferences, needs, and the clinical direction of the care team
• Offer direct support in crisis intervention, stabilization, treatment planning, and evaluation and assessment.
• Assist individuals with learning and utilizing coping strategies, and daily living skills
• Complete clinical assessments and required documentation to meet standards
• Provide short-term case management, including assistance with income, insurance, entitlements, community resources and services, as well as coordination of medical/psychiatric appointments
• Facilitate warm handoffs with other service providers

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Recovery-oriented care

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 supportive and dedicated Stabilization Specialists to join our Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS) program. Eliot's CCS program is a twenty four hour program designed to stabilize and support adults in psychiatric distress. This program is designed as an alternative to hospitalization providing short term overnight crisis care.

As a Stabilization Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting adults with mental illness in their individual recovery journeys. The ideal candidate should be strongly committed to recovery-oriented services, and have the skills necessary to build supportive relationships with clients and their families. The ideal candidate will also possess excellent communication, crisis management, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Provide crisis support and stabilization services to clients
• Deliver interventions to individuals and families focused on problem-solving, skills training, behavior modeling, optimism, and encouragement
• Tailor interventions based on client preferences, needs, and the clinical direction of the care team
• Offer direct support in crisis intervention, stabilization, treatment planning, and evaluation and assessment.
• Assist individuals with learning and utilizing coping strategies, and daily living skills
• Complete clinical assessments and required documentation to meet standards
• Provide short-term case management, including assistance with income, insurance, entitlements, community resources and services, as well as coordination of medical/psychiatric appointments
• Facilitate warm handoffs with other service providers

Qualifications:

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

Schedules available:

Sunday-Wednesday, 7:00am-5:00pm (40 hours)

Sunday-Thursday, 11:00pm-7:00am (40 hours)

Saturday & Sunday 3:00pm-11:00pm (16 hours)

Hourly Rate: $23.08 USD - $23.08 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.