What are the responsibilities and job description for the FORENSIC PACT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALIST III position at Eliot's?
Pay : $22.35 p / hr
Eliot is currently seeking a Forensic Behavioral Health Specialist III for the new Lowell Forensic Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) Team.. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the unique needs and history / background of the population and have the ability to develop and maintain clear and therapeutic boundaries. A proven experience in community-based work with adults with severe and persistent mental illness are a must.
PACT is an evidenced based multidisciplinary outreach mental program that serves adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses in the community. PACT staff work as a team to collaborate with consumers to develop treatment interventions that assist them in their recovery process.
Qualifications :
- Must have a bachelor's degree in psychology, criminal justice, social work or related field with at least two years of experience with population.
- Must have the skills to establish supportive relationships with adults with mental illness who have limited social skills and experiences with histories of unsuccessful community tenure that can be due to minimal community exposure as a result of long term hospitalizations or incarcerations; who have extensive criminal justice involvement (e.g. multiple Section 35's, problematic sexual behaviors, assaults and other criminal arrests);
- Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with consumers, staff, co-workers and supervisor. Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and cultural groups.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule contingent upon program needs.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with periods of high stress.
Responsibilities :
SCHEDULE : Tuesday-Saturday 3-11pm
Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized
racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or
from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.
Salary : $22
