Mental Health Specialist 2 - Respite

The role

Mental Health Specialists II provide Respite services to adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses. You will provide individualized supports to assist with stabilization and successful community transition.

What you will do

• Assist clients with skill development for activities of daily living
• Collaborate with clients and staff to develop and achieve short term goals
• Provide interventions focused on problem-solving, crisis management, skills training, behavior modeling, optimism, and encouragement
• Assist clients with developing coping skills to include medication administration
• Support clients in accessing and utilizing community resources and services to include the participation in community activities
• Administer and monitor consumer medications in accordance with agency, DMH and DPH regulations, polices and procedures
• Maintain CPR, First Aid, MAP and other training certifications as required by the agency and DMH

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field
• Experience working with adults with mental illness
• Valid Massachusetts drivers license

Benefits

• 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

About the company

Eliot is a mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. They foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued.