Non-profit, Human Services, Mental Health, Social Services, Healthcare

Behavioral Specialist I - ACCS

Arlington, VAOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Adult Community Clinical Service
ACCS
person centered
multidisciplinary team
residential
community based
modeling behavior
optimism
encouragement
client symptoms

Nice to have

compassionate
dedicated
evidenced based interventions

Role summary

Eliot is seeking a Behavioral Specialist I for their Adult Community Clinical Service (ACCS) team to provide support and interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. This role involves assisting with assessments, supporting client recovery and rehabilitation goals, ensuring culturally competent services, and providing transportation assistance. A Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field, experience with this population, and a valid Massachusetts driver's license are required. The schedule is Friday-Sunday, 10pm-9am.

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 I 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 provide support and guidance to adults facing severe and persistent mental health challenges.

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

Qualifications:

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

Experience working with adults with mental illness

Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Schedule:

Friday-Sunday, 10pm-9am (30 hrs)

Saturday/Sunday 1pm-9pm, Monday 7am-3pm, Friday 11am-7pm (32 hrs)

Hourly Rate$20.50—$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.

Apply today and make a difference.

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