ACCS Behavioral Health Specialist I

DescriptionAre you looking for more than a job but an impactful career?Do you want to make a difference to others but are worried since you don't have a CNA certificate?Join one of Massachusetts' largest social service nonprofits: We will empower you, provide professional development and mobility, and are committed to creating a Diverse, Inclusive, and Equitable workplace.If this attracts you, apply to work at Eliot TODAY! We provide in-house training, including First Aid & CPR, and will provide you with the skills to make a difference in people's lives!Responsibilities:

Provide side by side interventions to Persons that focus on problem solving, skills training, modeling behavior, optimism and encouragement.

Assist the team and Persons in providing on-going assessment of symptoms and responses to staff interventions.

Participate in the development of treatment plans

Support Persons in their desire for recovery and rehabilitation in the development of their goals.

Support the pursuit of services that are culturally competent, strengths based, recovery based, focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of Person preferences. accessing community resources that supports these healthy areas.

Provide assistance to Persons related to transportation to work sites, daily activities, appointments.

Requirements:

Valid driver's license

Reliable vehicle

Ideally prior experience working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness

Eliot's benefits include the following:

75% Company Contribution to Medical and Dental Insurance,

12 Paid Holidays, 15 to 20 Vacation Days Annually, 12 Sick Days Annually

401(k) Retirement Plan With Employer Match

100% Company-Paid Life & Accidental Death Insurance

100% Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

$3000 Dollar Tuition Reimbursement Annually

Comprehensive Staff Orientation and Training Programs & Professional Development Assistance

Credit Union Affiliation

SCHEDULE: Sunday-Thursday 3pm-11pmQualificationsSkillsPreferred

Bilingual: Advanced

Experience with population: Intermediate

Computer Software Skills: Intermediate

Communication Skills: Intermediate

Administrative Tasks: Intermediate

EducationRequired

High School or better

Licenses & CertificationsRequired

MA Driver's License

ExperiencePreferred

1 year: Working with adults having severe and persistent mental illness