Careers
When you join the Ellenhorn team, you become part of the nation’s most robust community-integration program.

Being a part of Ellenhorn
Community-integration programs help those who are receiving psychiatric services maintain their social roles in the real world and remain connected to nourishing social networks and communities. Rather than separating people from vibrant community resources, such programs support clients in staying focused and believing in their own productive, fulfilling futures while receiving help.
Ellenhorn provides an effective alternative to care that removes people from the community and uses the most researched and evidence-based best-practice model for people who experience psychiatric events. The model we use is called a Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT). The success of the PACT model was a driving force in the development of community-integration programs, and remains the gold standard in this kind of care.
You can feel the power of hope at Ellenhorn. We bring in the best people, and we’re all part of a dedicated, committed group focused on a common goal. We embrace outstanding talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and foster a work environment where all employees feel empowered to do their best work. We take our jobs seriously, treat each other with respect and integrity, and learn and grow in our careers.
Ellenhorn offers competitive salaries. Our benefit offerings include Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Life Insurance, Disability (Short & Long-Term) Insurance, 401(k), a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more.
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Open roles
Registered Nurse (Arlington, MA)
Position Summary:
Responsible for coordinating medication/health needs for our clients.
Salary Range: Min: $85,000 | Mid: $95,000 | Max: $105,000
Qualifications Required:
- Registered Nurse with Massachusetts License
- Minimum one year of psychiatric nursing experience
- Minimum one year of experience in a clinical psychiatric environment
- Excellent organizational skills a must
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to multi-task
- Dependability/Responsiveness
- Must have skills and competencies to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses as well as family and other members or the clients’ network
- Must have valid driver’s license, dependable automobile, active auto insurance and a clean drivers record
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing assessment of clients’ physical health symptoms and clients’ response to treatment. Make appropriate changes to treatment plan to ensure immediate interventions are provided in response to changes in medication/health.
- Provide management and administration of medication, in conjunction with team psychiatrist.
- Provide medication/health education to clients and families.
- Focusing on issues related psychiatric medications and physical health, provide direct clinical services to clients on an individual basis in the office and in community settings.
- Provide service and coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment teams (ITT).
- Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the ITT
- Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences
- Conduct holistic and comprehensive medical assessment along with other team members
- Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
Success Factors/Job Competencies:
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Problem solving skills on both strategic and functional levels
- Commitment to company values
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, drive a vehicle, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, and see. Employee must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Work Environment: Most work is performed indoors.
PACT CLINICIAN / EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPIST (ARLINGTON, MA)
- Master’s degree in relevant field required
- Post secondary school education and training, including internships and other supervised practical experiences in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with persons with severe and persistent mental illness
- Must be licensed or certified to work in the field, abide by a code of ethical and practice standards and be committed to a process of lifetime knowledge and skills development. (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, MT-BC, ATR-BC recommended)
- Must have skills and competencies to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses as well as family and other members or the clients’ network
- Must have valid driver’s license, dependable automobile and a clean drivers record
- Provide service coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team (ITT).
- Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the ITT
- Provide individual supportive expressive arts therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plan as clients’ needs change
- Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences
- Conduct holistic and comprehensive assessment along with other team members
- Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process
- Provide education and opportunity to other team members to engage in and learn about expressive therapies work (in-service training, staff wellness days, etc)
- With other team members, participate in on-call rotation for crisis intervention/support 7days/wk, 24hrs/day.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
- Occasional interstate travel
- Other related duties as assigned
- Problem solving skills on both strategic and functional levels
- Commitment to company values
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and case management skills
- Strong team player, able to flex into different roles and assignments
- Values relationships and collaboration with clients
Milieu Counselor, per diem, overnight shift (Arlington, MA)
Position Summary:
Provides guidance and support for residential clients with a strong internal motivation to provide excellent hospitality with assertiveness and warmth.
Range: Min $19.00/hr | Mid $21.00/hr | Max $23.00/hr
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide primary support for residential clients.
- Provide transportation to clients as needed.
- Ensure clients know their schedules and make it to their appointments.
- Perform day-to-day housekeeping (laundry, trash, dish washing, light cleaning, etc).
- Attend and participate in various outings and activities with clients.
- Socialize with clients daily.
- Complete clinical notes for every shift.
- Collaborate with PACT primary and enforce behavioural plans created by PACT teams.
- Review staff log daily.
- Complete scheduled client room checks and searches.
- Responsible for shift opening/closing tasks.
- Observe medication observation.
- Nonessential Functions:
- Occasional cooking
- Light cleaning
- Other related duties as assigned
Success Factors/Job Competencies:
- Problem solving skills on both strategic and functional levels
- Commitment to company values
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, drive a vehicle, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, and see. Employee must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Work Environment: Majority of work is performed indoors.
Qualifications Required:
- 1-3 years knowledge and experience working with persons with severe mental illness
- Must have skills and competencies to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses as well as family and other members or the clients’ network
- Must be committed to a process of knowledge and skills development
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and have great typing skills
- Must have valid driver’s license, clean drivers records and a dependable insured automobile
Qualifications Desired:
- Prior experience working in a 24-hour facility
- Prior experience working in a hospitality field
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Nonessential Functions:
- Occasional cooking
- Light cleaning
- Other related duties as assigned
PACT Support, Per Diem (Arlington, MA)
Position Summary:
The PACT Support position is a supportive role to the clinical teams providing community based services to individuals with mental health and substance use diagnoses. The PACT Support provider engages in one-to-one meetings with PACT clients for the purpose of planning and engaging in various tasks, supporting clients in getting to appointments, and engaging in social and recreational activities. The PACT Support provider typically does not attend daily report meetings, but can be invited by the teams to various clinical meetings and are responsible for keeping close communication with the client’s primary and/or clinical director to ensure collaboration and alignment with the goals and philosophy of the team and client. Most PACT support services are provided during evenings and weekends, but alternative schedules will be reviewed on an as needed basis. This is a 5-10 hour per week position.
Salary Range: Min $30.00/hr. | Mid $32.50/hr. | Max $35.00/hr.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Work in coordination with the Clinical Director and PACT Support Manager to provide one-on-one support to Ellenhorn clients. This would include (but is not limited to) support with accessing the community, participating in events and activities, cooking and meal preparation, tasks of daily living (grocery shopping, transportation, organization of apartment, etc), medication observations, and engaging in social opportunities.
- Participate in weekly PACT support group supervision and other meetings with team as needed
- Maintain accurate written documentation of client interactions daily.
- Adhere to all HIPPA and all federal client privacy regulations.
Qualifications Required:
- College degree in Human Services field, or in another area, have a high school diploma, or have at least two years of paid or volunteer work experiences with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, dependable automobile, and a clean drivers record
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Have skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for the clients’ rights and personal preferences in treatment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Nonessential Functions:
- Occasional interstate travel
- Other related duties as assigned
Success Factors/Job Competencies:
- Problem-solving skills on both strategic and functional levels
- Commitment to company values and philosophy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player
- Creativity, flexibility, patience
- Self-motivated, resourceful and enjoy wearing many different hats
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized
- Ability to work independently and with limited supervision
- A positive attitude/outlook
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to walk, sit, drive a vehicle, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and downstairs, talk, hear, and see
- Work Environment: Most work is performed outside of the office setting
Registered Nurse (New York, NY)
Position Summary:
Responsible for coordinating medication/health needs of a caseload of 10+ clients. This is an in-person position working 5 days per week.
Salary Range: Min $90,000 | Mid $100,000 | Max $110,000
Qualifications Required:
- Registered Nurse with New York License
- Minimum one year of psychiatric nursing experience
- Minimum one year of experience in a clinical psychiatric environment
- Excellent organizational skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to multi-task
- Dependability/Responsiveness
- Must have skills and competencies to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses as well as family and other members of the clients’ network
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Focusing on issues related to psychiatric medications and physical health, provide direct clinical services to clients on an individual basis in the office, in their homes, and in community settings.
- Provide ongoing assessment of clients’ physical health symptoms and clients’ response to treatment. Make appropriate changes to the treatment plan to ensure immediate interventions are provided in response to changes in medication/health.
- Provide management and administration of medication, in conjunction with team psychiatrist, including pharmacy coordination and insurance navigation Independently problem solve when issues arise.
- Provide medication/health education to clients and families.
- Conduct holistic and comprehensive medical assessment along with other team members
- Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences
- For an assigned group of clients, assume primary responsibility for case management and developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the larger team.
- Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process, including attending medical appointments with clients when needed.
- Participate in on-call rotation for crisis intervention/support 7 days/wk, 24hrs/day.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
Success Factors/Job Competencies:
- Ability to organize and manage competing priorities
- Problem solving skills on both strategic and functional levels
- Commitment to company values
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, and see. Employee must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Work Environment: Most work is performed indoors
PACT Clinician / Addictions Clinician (New York, NY)
Position Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Social Worker (Addiction Specialist) to provide clinical treatment for clients with dual diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mental health and addiction treatment, and the ability to build supportive and trusting relationships with clients and their families. Join our team and make a significant impact on the lives of individuals dealing with mental health and addiction challenges.
Salary Range: Min $70,000 | Mid $80,000 | Max $90,000
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct ongoing assessments of clients' addiction symptoms and treatment responses.
- Adjust treatment plans as necessary to address changes in clients' behaviors.
- Provide substance abuse and dual diagnosis education to clients and their families.
- Deliver direct clinical services, including individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy, using a non-confrontational, client-centered approach.
- Coordinate and manage case activities for an assigned group of clients.
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans collaboratively with clients and the individual treatment team (ITT).
- Educate and support clients' families, advocating for clients' rights and preferences.
- Conduct holistic assessments with team members.
- Serve as a liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
- Participate in on-call rotation for crisis intervention/support, available 24/7.
- Document client progress according to established methods and procedures.
Non-Essential Functions:
- Occasional interstate travel.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Must hold a license (LCSW, LMSW, LCAT), or be working towards obtaining a license to work in the field
- Post-secondary education and training, including internships and supervised practical experiences in clinical or rehabilitation settings with individuals with severe mental illness and addiction disorders.
- Valid licensure or certification to practice in the field, or in the process of obtaining a licence.
- Commitment to ethical standards and continuous professional development.
- Ability to establish supportive, trusting relationships with clients, their families, and their networks.
Qualifications Desired:
- Experience working with individuals with addictions and mental illnesses.
- Proficiency in client-centered practices such as Open Dialogue, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Success Factors/Job Competencies:
- Strong problem-solving skills on strategic and functional levels.
- Commitment to company values.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong team player.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Physical Demands: Occasionally required to walk, sit, type, handle objects, reach, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, and see. Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Work Environment: Most work is performed outside of the office setting in the community.
Pact Clinician / Family Clinician (New York, NY)
Position Summary:
The PACT Clinician provides psychosocial support as a part of a multidisciplinary team to individuals with psychiatric experiences and mental illness. The PACT clinician serves both as a primary case manager for a small caseload (3-4 individuals) and provides 1:1 and group sessions to clients in other areas (wellness, vocational, family support, spirituality, social, addictions etc) mostly in a community based setting.
This Family Clinician specializes in providing ongoing assessment and clinical services to families (parents, partners, siblings, extended family, and other important network members) in the form of family therapy, psychoeducation, mentalization based family therapy, Open Dialogue, coaching, and updates. They work directly with the Director of Family Services to provide expertise and consult to the teams for family related clinical needs and support.
Salary Range: Min: $70,000 | Mid: $80,000 | Max: $90,000
Qualifications Required:
- Master’s degree in relevant field
- Post secondary school education and training, including internships and other supervised practical experiences in a clinical or rehabilitation setting with persons with severe and persistent mental illness and families
- Must be licensed or certified to work in the field, abide by a code of ethical and practice standards and be committed to a process of lifetime knowledge and skills development.
- Licensed Social Workers (LCSW) Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) recommended
- Must have strong commitment to the right and ability of each person served to live in a normal community residence, work in market jobs, and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services
- Must have skills and competencies to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses as well as family and other members or the clients’ network and respect for clients rights and personal preferences in treatment.
Qualifications Desired:
- Experience with client centered practices such as Open Dialogue, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mentalization Based Approaches, and Interpersonal and Social Rhythms Therapy
- Specialized training in family therapy approaches
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide service coordination (case management) for an assigned group of clients including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team (ITT).
- Provide family clinical interventions and supports including coaching, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy
- Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the client and the ITT
- Provide individual side by side support, counseling, therapy and symptom management, ensuring immediate changes are made in the treatment plan as clients’ needs change
- Provide direct clinical services including individual, family, and group work in a community based setting
- Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences
- Conduct holistic and comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history, mental status, and diagnosis; physical health; use of substances or behavioral addictions; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living; and family structure and relationships
- Act as liaison and consult with community agencies and families to maintain coordination in the treatment process
- With other team members, participate in on-call rotation for crisis intervention/support 7days/wk, 24hrs/day.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
Nonessential Functions:
- Occasional interstate travel
- Other related duties as assigned
Success Factors/Job Competencies:
- Problem solving skills on both strategic and functional levels
- Commitment to company values
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational and case management skills
- Strong team player, able to flex into different roles and assignments
- Values relationships and collaboration with clients
- Emphasizes the importance of family inclusion, mentalization,education connection, and perspective
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, drive a vehicle, use hands to type, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, bend, walk up and down stairs, talk, hear, and see. Employee must be able to occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds
- Work Environment: Most work is performed outside of the office setting