Respite Mental Health Specialist II

Eliot Community Human Services
Wakefield, MA, US
Full-time

$3000 Sign On Bonus!"Pro-Rated"

Do you have a degree and want career that you know makes a difference to others?

Are you interested in helping working side by side with residents to assist in skill development?

We're looking for people that want to work with with adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Our ideal candidate will have the skills to establish supportive relationships as well as the ability to develop and maintain clear therapeutic boundaries.

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.

Work for an agency that believes in it's staff and offer numerous benefits encouraging work-life balance and furthering your education.

Responsibilities :

  • Assist consumers in skill development,
  • Collaborate and develop IAP’s (Individualized Action Plans) with consumers and other staff when appropriate
  • Assist with community integration
  • Provide medication administration,
  • Support activities in the community,
  • Develop short term goals with consumers to assist with integration into the community.

Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in either Psychology or Social Work or a related field
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable vehicle
  • Ideally 2-3 years 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

Bonus Breakdown :

  • $1500 after 1 month of employment
  • $1500 after 6 months of employment
  • 30+ days ago
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