Behavioral Specialist I - ACCS

eliotcommunityhumanservices

Arlington

Posted Jun 12, 2026

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Acton ACCS

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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 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:

Monday to Thursday 2pm-10pm, Friday 3p-11pm, Saturday 1pm to 9pm
Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 3pm-11pm, Sunday 1pm-9pm, Monday 7am-3pm (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.