Current Openings at Eliot Community Human Services

Eliot is seeking compassionate, service-oriented Youth Advocates to work in a staff-secure setting for court-involved youth, ages 13 to 21 within our Juvenile Justice network. Eliot's Juvenile Justice staff-secure setting serves court-involved youth.  This position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact a youth’s life by providing patient, supportive care and mentorship.  The role is multifaceted, encompassing advocacy, skill building, care coordination, education and role modeling. You will work as part of a dedicated team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth. This entry-level position is an excellent opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of professionals inspiring positive change in the youth we serve.   Responsibilities: Promote hope and empowerment through support and meetings with clients Empower clients to exercise autonomy in all aspects of their lives Use principles and practices of youth development and trauma informed care to create a safe and therapeutic environment Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity Foster the youth’s skills and interests and mentor their positive development. Implement program activities that are safe and foster personal growth and healthy choices Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among youth Implement applicable safety and emergency requirements including use of crisis prevention and de-escalation skills Qualifications: High school diploma or related experience Experience working with youth Valid Massachusetts drivers license  Schedule:  Friday-Tuesday 11pm-7am Wednesday/Thursday off Thursday-Monday 3pm-11pm Tuesday/ Wednesday off Thursday-Monday 11pm-7am Tuesday/ Wednesday off Friday-Tuesday 7am-3pm Wednesday/Thursday off Wednesday-Sunday 7am-3pm Monday/ Tuesday off      

Eliot's Family-based Intensive Treatment (FIT) services will offer short term intensive treatment for higher acuity children, youth and families for whom more traditional outpatient services may not be effective or accessible. A FIT Team is composed of highly trained Clinicians, Care Managers and Family Partners, that will work closely with a family at least three times each week, including individual, caregiver and family sessions, skills coaching and care coordination support. The FIT Team will be trained to deliver innovative and evidence-based clinical care anchored in Values Based Transdiagnostic treatment.   The ideal candidate for the Family-Based Intensive Treatment (FIT) Clinician is a dedicated and flexible clinician with strong experience in providing in-home, community-based therapeutic services to children and families with complex behavioral health needs. They are skilled in crisis intervention, safety planning, and evidence-based treatment approaches, and can effectively collaborate with diverse professionals and community partners to support positive outcomes for families. Responsibilities: Provide direct in-home, therapeutic interventions including individual, caregiver/child, and family systems solution-focused treatment in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. Conduct a comprehensive clinical assessment of values, strengths and needs for the child/youth and the family system. Take the lead in the development of a values-based treatment plan and comprehensive safety plan to include a crisis response and intervention plan. Review plans on a weekly basis and update/revise as needed. Provide emergency response and intensive outreach to families in order to assist them in stabilizing children and adolescents within their home during a psychiatric crisis. Deliver intensive family-focused evidence-based treatment interventions, Including but not limited to Eliot’s Values-based Transdiagnostic Treatment framework, CBT modalities targeting symptoms, DBT, PE, CR, EMDR, FST, TF-CBT, CAMS, family therapies, integrated dual diagnosis treatment, self-management plans, and other clinical interventions. Participate in an after-hours and weekend on-call rotation. Coordinate with internal and external programs and providers to ensure efficient and effective use of all available components of a continuum of care. Qualifications:  License eligible Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, and/or independently licensed as a LICSW, LMHC, LMFT or Licensed Psychologist At least one (1) year of relevant community-based social service experience with children and families.  Able to provide in-home and community-based support to families experiencing acute behavioral health needs.   Must have valid driver’s license  Bilingual candidates fluent in a needed language may be eligible for a 6% salary increase. Schedule: Hours of program are 8am-8pm. 40 hours per week schedule to include some evening hours and participation in a rotation of weekend coverage and after hours on-call.

Eliot's Community Service Agency (CSA) serves children and youth (through age 21) and their families who are in need of support in managing and coordinating services. Eliot is excited to align these essential CSA services with the catchment area of our established Community Behavioral Health Centers (CBHCs) to offer a seamless and effective community-based continuum of care. The ideal candidate for the Clinical Supervisor is a skilled Clinician who brings strong leadership, clinical insight, and a deep commitment to supporting youth and families through high-quality, community-based care. They are dedicated to fostering team development, ensuring service excellence, and promoting collaboration across staff, providers, and community partners. Responsibilities: Provide weekly supervision and clinical and administrative oversight to assigned staff across multiple roles and service delivery models.  Provide on-site training and orientation of new staff, and support the continuous development and learning of existing staff. Serve as member of the CSA Leadership team which supports intake, ongoing coordination and graduation planning for families, as well as development of continuous quality improvement activities and training for staff. Review and approve required documentation, progress notes, assessments, care and treatment plans, and comprehensive safety plans for assigned staff, focusing on effectiveness of interventions and quality service. Oversee and monitor the care provided to families served by the Eliot CSA. Qualifications:   Independent license (LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, Licensed Psychologist) with supervisory experience.  5 years post-graduate experience providing behavioral services to youth and families, preferably in a home-base or wraparound program.  Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work and for providing services in the community. Schedule: Monday- Friday, 9am-5pm