Respite Mental Health Behavioral Specialist II (Lowell)

Tewksbury MA

21 January, 2021

3:54 PM

Description

Eliot is offering an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed team of Mental Health professionals operating in the Lowell area. The ideal individual will join us in starting up and providing a high level of care for a new 9 bed Respite residential program for adults with persistent & severe mental illness. Eliot's seeking a BA Level direct care staff with two years experience working with adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses. This person will provide support to residents in skill development. Our ideal candidate will have the skills to establish supportive relationships and the ability to develop and maintain clear and therapeutic boundaries. Responsibilities: Assist consumers in skill developmentCollaborate and develop IAP’s (Individualized Action Plans) with consumers and other staff when appropriateAssist with community integrationProvide medication administrationSupport activities in the communityDevelop short term goals with consumers to assist with integration into the community. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related fieldAt least two years of experience with adults with mental illness who may be homeless, may have significant legal issues, may be transitional age, may be elders, may have problematic sexual behaviors, may have histories of violence, may not be taking medication and may be in crisis.Ability to develop and maintain clear and therapeutic boundaries. Must have ability to provide flexible services that are community based and focused on team work.Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation.Computer literacy and skill in the use of computers and related software applications.Ability to consistently meet all necessary background and credentialing requirements. Apply via our website here. Eliot is a non-profit human service organization with more than 2,000 employees who work each day to enhance the lives of Massachusetts most vulnerable populations. Programs collaborate with one another, utilizing the expertise within the agency to provide the highest standard of quality services to clients and their families. Eliot is committed to a client-centered approach of service delivery that meets individuals’ needs and improves the lives of people served through an array of programs. Eliot provides industry-leading benefits, including ample holiday, vacation, and sick time, as well as comprehensive medical plans, dependent care assistance, and wellness programs. Eliot also provides a 401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer match and 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance and numerous other benefits to help staff members invest in their future. Eliot promotes growth with ongoing professional development training and tuition reimbursement.Click here to learn more about Eliot and the services we offer. COVID-19 considerations.As a part of the healthcare realm, Eliot continues to ensure the health and safety of the children and families we serve as well as that of our employees remains our top priority. We continue to closely monitor the coronavirus developments and are responding to the evolving situation. Guided by public health officials and state agencies, Eliot is taking all the steps necessary to ensure our essential services continue to be available to those who need them. Our preventative measures include the following: Remote interview processPersonal protective equipment provided or requiredPlastic shield at work stationsTemperature screeningsSocial distancing guidelines in placeVirtual meetingsSanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place Eliot is also offering the COVID-19 vaccination to those staff members interested in receiving it.