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Peer Specialist - ACCS

Eliot Community Human Services·Danvers, Massachusetts

$21 - $21/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

Empower individuals with severe mental illness to exercise autonomy and develop self-management plans for recovery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure person-centered care and advocate for client preferences in treatment planning.

Join Eliot – A Place to Belong, Grow, and Inspire Change At Eliot, your work has purpose.

You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change.

We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth.

Benefits at Eliot We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth.

Benefit eligible positions include: 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 Eliot is seeking a committed Peer Specialist to join our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) division.

Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) provides clinically focused evidenced based interventions to adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

Services are person centered and are delivered by a multidisciplinary team of professionals in either residential or community based settings.

This role will work with clients, in both the community and residential locations, experiencing severe mental illness.

The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on mental health recovery with an interpersonal savvy that allows you to develop lasting relationships with both the people we serve and with ACCS Team Members.

Responsibilities

Empower Persons with mental illness to exercise autonomy in all aspects of their life. Assist Persons with identifying choices and developing skills in self advocacy. Collaborate with other team members to ensure that the Person’s perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that Person choices are maximized. Provide training and consultation to staff to facilitate the understanding of Person perspectives as needed. Provide guidance to Persons in the recovery journey. Provide advocacy, support, and education during intake and transition processes across the spectrum of services and transition to independence. Assist Persons with being able to identify personal methods of recovery from mental illness and to develop self management plans to address their experiences. Promote hope and empowerment through meetings and support with Persons. Collaborate with the team to ensure that the Person’s perspective is always included, that preferences are recognized and that Person choices are maximized. Participate in the development treatment plans. Assist and encourage Persons to participate in developing the treatment plan by assisting Persons in communicating their personal recovery goals Ensure that services are culturally competent, strengths based, recovery based, focused on rehabilitation and are inclusive of Person preferences. Ensure that the Person is at the center of all care and that all interventions are developed and provided in a manner consistent with Person preferences.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalence Must have received Mental Health services in the past and have self-knowledge to manage their mental illness and established recovery process. Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or must complete certification within six months of hire. Valid Massachusetts drivers license Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm Hourly Rate $20.52—$20.52 USD At Eliot, we are committed to supporting you at every stage of your career, providing opportunities for growth, purpose, and community. We foster belonging in the workplace by identifying and removing barriers that may prevent individuals of all backgrounds from reaching their full potential, advancing into leadership roles, and fully engaging at all levels of the organization. Apply today and make a difference.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and lived experience with mental health services and recovery. Must be a Certified Peer Specialist or obtain certification within six months of hire and possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Cultural Competence
  • Rehabilitation
  • Strengths-based Approach
  • Mental Health Recovery
  • Self Advocacy

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Sick Time
  • Ongoing Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) With Employer Match
  • Accidental Death Insurance
  • Leadership Development
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Career Advancement Programs
  • Childcare Resources
  • Discounted Fitness Services

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$21 - $21/hr
Location
Danvers, Massachusetts
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
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Hiring organization

Eliot Community Human Services

For over 70 years, Eliot has been providing hope, healing and opportunity to children, youth, families, and adults throughout Massachusetts. Eliot's behavioral health and human services programming is evidence-based and measurement-driven, positively impacting the lives of...

Salary listed on 77 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Behavioral health roles remain active in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, behavioral health employers often look for licensed or license-eligible clinicians with experience supporting at-risk youth and families, so demand tends to stay steady for candidates who can work across settings and age groups. These roles can be competitive because employers usually want a master’s degree, a clear licensure path, and practical experience; review the summarized requirements and benefits here, which are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and tailor your application to youth and family work.

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