Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician

Easterseals PORT; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Legal services support

PSLF qualifying employer

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Direct Care Technician for a full-time, first shift (8am–4pm) at our Washington, NC facility. You will help maintain a therapeutic, safe group setting and attend to clients' basic needs while providing informal counseling in the detox center using behavioral techniques and supportive strategies.

The role includes a competitive hourly wage of $16.82, benefits, PTO, holidays, and a strong mission-driven team focused on disability, mental health, and substance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Entry-level, on-the-job training provided.
• Peer support certification or CNA certification a plus, but not required.
• Valid state driver’s license and auto insurance for vehicles used for work.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain a therapeutic and safe group environment.
• Attend to the welfare and basic needs of clients.
• Provide informal counseling in the detox center using behavioral techniques and supportive strategies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Informal counseling

Group support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Technician, for Full-Time, First Shift (8am, – 4pm including every other weekend) to join our team at our Facility Based Clinic in Washington, NC.

This isn’t just a job — you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.

Your Role in Our Mission

As a Direct Care Technician, on the team you will be responsible for providing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe group environment and attending to the welfare and basic needs of clients. You will provide informal counseling in the detox center that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients.

Why Join us?

As a part of our mission, we help our team members embrace their potential, build resilience, and thrive! You will benefit from ongoing professional growth and development as you work alongside leaders of clinical excellence in mental health and substance use services that care about your success.

Schedule

• Full time: First Shift: 8am – 4pm during the week and every other weekend

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

• Competitive Salary: $16.82/hr. for these full-time positions
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance (company paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

What We’re Looking For

• Entry-level, on-the-job training is provided
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Peer support certification or CNA certification a plus, but is not required
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner, providing exceptional services in disability, mental health, and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2,600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

**Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**