Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician

Easterseals PORT; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Washington, NC seeks a Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician for the Facility Based Crisis Center. Work from 4pm to 12am, including every other weekend, at $16.82 per hour.

Join a compassionate team delivering mental health and substance use services and supporting residents in a therapeutic setting. The role emphasizes client safety, group facilitation, transport, admissions, discharge planning, and coordinating with treatment teams.

Qualifications

• 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 with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while providing client support, encouragement, and motivation.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups, therapeutic activities, and leisure/recreational programming.
• Transport clients to program activities and appointments as needed.
• Assist with admissions, referrals, documentation, and coordination with community agencies and treatment teams.
• Support discharge planning, aftercare arrangements, and housing resources.
• Administer medications (when certified), monitor vital signs, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate client records.

Skills

Entry-level

On-the-job training provided

Driver's license

Peer support certification

CNA certification preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Empower with Compassion

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

Position Snapshot

Location: Washington, NC

Schedule: 4pm – 12am including every other weekend

Pay: $16.82 Hour

Type: Full-time

Make an Impact With Us

As a Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician at the Facility Based Crisis Center in Washing, NC, 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. Join a team where your compassion becomes someone’s turning point.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment while providing client support, encouragement, and motivation.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups, therapeutic activities, and leisure/recreational programming.
• Transport clients to program activities and appointments as needed.
• Assist with admissions, referrals, documentation, and coordination with community agencies and treatment teams.
• Support discharge planning, aftercare arrangements, and housing resources.
• Administer medications (when certified), monitor vital signs, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate client records.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 with no restrictions.

Why join Easterseals PORT Health?

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.

For benefits-eligible positions, our total reqrds packack may include:

• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable

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 2,800-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 and Growing.