Top 240 Behavioral specialist Jobs in Boston, Ma

Milieu Specialist
Walker, Inc. —Needham, MA
- $22 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Recovery Specialist/Behavioral Health Technician 2nd Shift
Northeast Recovery —Canton, MA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Early Childhood Behavioral Health Specialist (LCSW) | Community Health | Boston
Whittier Street Health Center —Roxbury Crossing, MA
- $68,000 - $72,800 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- BLS Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Reentry Specialist Supervisor - Middleton
NFI Massachusetts, Inc. —Middleton, MA
- $70,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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In-Home Therapist (New Grads Welcome to Apply!)
Walker, Inc. —Boston, MA
- $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Outpatient experience
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Behavioral Health Specialist, CSS
The Dimock Center —Roxbury, MA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Communication skills
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Recovery Specialist-Behavioral Health
Zodiac Healthcare —Tewksbury, MA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Rotating shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Case management
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Peer Specialist (Mental Health Services)
Vinfen —Boston, MA
- $23.33 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Psychiatry
- Addiction Medicine
- Adults
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Recovery Specialist/Behavioral Health Technician
Northeast Recovery —Canton, MA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Behavioral Health Specialist
Mothers for Justice and Equality —Roxbury, MA
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Master of Social Work
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Behavior Specialist
MAB Community Services —Brookline, MA
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Mental Health Specialist (full-time)
Franciscan Children's —Brighton, MA
- $18.34 - $25.90 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient
- Children
- Free parking
Behavioral Health Specialist - Inpatient Psychiatry Waltham (nights)
Boston Children's Hospital —Waltham, MA
- $19.83 - $29.49 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Psychiatry
- Patient monitoring
- Inpatient
Residential Counselor
NORTH SUFFOLK COMMUNITY SERVICES INC —Boston, MA
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Mental Health Specialist (3rd Shift)
High Point Treatment Center Inc —Brockton, MA
- $21 - $26 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Continuing education credits
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Behavioral Specialist I - ACCS
Eliot Community Human Services —Everett, MA
- $20.50 an hour
- Adults
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Behavior Support Specialist
YMCA of Greater Boston —Boston, MA
- $45 - $50 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
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Early Education Behavior Specialist
SELA The International Private School —Hingham, MA
- $55,000 - $72,000 a year
- Email
- Classroom
- Education
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Classroom Behavior Specialist / Milieu Counselor (2026 - 2027 School Year)
Manville School/Baker Center for Children and Families —Boston, MA
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
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Behavioral Health Specialist - Inpatient Psychiatry Waltham
Boston Children's Hospital —Waltham, MA
- $19.06 - $27.64 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Psychiatry
- Inpatient
- High school diploma or GED

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Milieu Specialist

Walker, Inc. -
Needham, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$22 - $23 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Crisis intervention
First aid
Residential treatment center experience
Emergency response in crisis intervention
High school diploma or GED
Team development
Experience working with children
Working with youth

Full Job Description

BI-WEEKLY ROTATING SCHEDULE (2ND SHIFT HOURS) - FULL-TIME , 40 HOURS PER WEEK.

About Walker

Since 1961, Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs has been a trusted partner for children, youth, and families, navigating some of life’s most difficult challenges. Based in Needham, our mission is to nurture hope, build strengths, and develop lifelong skills in partnership with the children, youth, families, and communities we serve. We provide comprehensive, trauma-informed residential, educational, and clinical services to children and youth with complex social-emotional, behavioral, and learning needs, while supporting their families every step of the way. Through three specialized divisions—Residential & Educational Programs, Behavioral Health & Community-Based Services, and Walker Solutions—we deliver relationship-based care and capacity-building that makes a lasting difference. Today, we serve children, youth, and families from more than 150 communities across Massachusetts.

Make a Difference Every Day—and Gain Skills You Can Use for Life

As the Milieu Specialist at Walker, you'll work directly with children and youth who are navigating social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. You'll be part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team that helps youth feel safe, connected, and ready to grow. As your career continues to grow in the human services field, this is a chance to build valuable experience while making a real impact.

Under the guidance of the assigned unit supervisor, Specialists are responsible for providing leadership within the therapeutic milieu for clients within the residential program. This includes assisting program leadership with assigned tasks and directly providing and modeling for direct care staff close supervision of all youth, basic caretaking functions, supporting youth through a daily schedule of activities, and crisis management as needed.

Essential Functions

· Perform in a way that is aligned with the agency mission and core values. This includes but is not limited to services that are trauma informed, relationship based, family involved, developmentally focused, competence centered, and ecologically oriented.  

· Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the emotional, behavioral, and educational development of youth.

· Fulfill all expected duties of direct care staff on shift with you, including providing supervision and basic caretaking.

· Act as the point person for the unit when the supervisor is not present, including ensuring that all responsibilities are complete (e.g., youth’s basic needs are met, written reports are complete, programming is followed, physical space in the residence is safe).

· Provide leadership, training, and mentoring to other team members on the shift.

· Work with campus leadership to ensure youth have opportunities to access the community.

· Assist the unit supervisor with onboarding incoming staff.

· Oversee the planning and implementation of social and recreational activities for youth on the unit.

· Assist with crises across campus as needed.

· Run unit meetings when the supervisor is not present.

· Supervise an intern on the unit.

· Participate in Walker medication training in order to administer medications to youth as needed.

· Maintain spaces in accordance with licensing standards.

· Attend Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings, and treatment meetings as needed, to discuss youth’s progress.  

· Collaborate with staff and supervisors across shifts and campus programs to ensure smooth operations and consistent treatment of youth.

· Supervise staff and interns as assigned.

· Additional duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

· Must be able to successfully pass and apply Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training

· Must be able to successfully complete First Aid/CPR training

· Must be able to successfully complete Walker medication administration training

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to remain calm and make safe decisions in high-pressure situations

· Capacity to work effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment

· Ability to learn, retain, and apply principles taught in training and supervision

· Physical stamina to participate in activities with children

· Ability to stand, walk, and run for extended periods, perform frequent bending, stooping, stretching, lifting (up to 10 lbs.), sitting, stairs, typing, and looking at a computer screen

· Strong written and verbal communication skills and computer experience is required

· Ability to meet deadlines and follow through with multiple projects simultaneously

· Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team, including during times of high stress

· Ability to transport clients in company vehicles

Schedule:

· Bi-weekly rotating schedule with every other weekend on – additional flexibility may be required based on operational and business needs

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

Required:

· High School diploma or GED required

Preferred:

· Associate degree or higher

Experience

Required:

· Prior experience working with youth in a residential setting.

Preferred

· At least five years of experience working in a residential setting with increasing leadership and supervisory responsibilities

Other Requirements:

· Obtain Elementary Education and Care (EEC) background check suitability

· Must have reliable transportation

· Valid MA driver’s license preferred

Supervision:

Reports to: Residential Unit Supervisor

Supervises: Staff and interns as assigned

Equal Opportunity Statement

Walker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, national guard or reserve unit obligations, participation in discrimination complaint-related activities, or membership in any category protected by federal or state law.

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Are you available to work a 2nd Shift Rotating Schedule (weekends included)?
Are you able to commute to Needham, MA?
Are you able to attend a 2-week orientation (Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm) prior to starting your 2nd shift schedule?

Work Location: In person

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