Mental Health Specialist(Bilingual/Portuguese) - Early Intervention

eliotcommunityhumanservices

Malden

Posted Jun 5, 2026

Other
Early Intervention

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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 dedicated Mental Health Specialist Bilingual in English/Portuguese to join our Early Intervention (EI) division. Eliot's Early Intervention Program supports children from birth to three years of age with developmental delays or disabilities in the Everett, Malden, and Medford area. Our multidisciplinary team delivers community-based therapeutic interventions using a coaching model with parents and caregivers.

As a Mental Health Specialist, you will participate in screenings, assessments, center and home visits, child and parent groups, and will provide service coordination for families along with consultation regarding clinical and developmental issues.

Responsibilities:

Assess children’s development using standardized tools and provide interventions targeting cognitive, psychosocial, and family systems needs
Deliver transdisciplinary services and collaborate with families to develop individualized treatment goals in the IFSP
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care with families, physicians, and community agencies
Complete documentation, including assessments, IFSPs, progress notes, and insurance reports, within required timelines
Maintain compliance with DPH and agency standards and provide in-service training within your area of expertise

Qualifications:

Requires an Master’s degree in Psychology or related field
Experience working with young children
Valid Massachusetts Drivers License
Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Annual Salary

$58,300—$58,300 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.