Behavioral Technician II

Porthealth; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization is seeking full-time Behavioral Health Technician IIs to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a therapeutic home setting. Offering competitive pay starting at $21/hour, sign-on bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, this position promotes personal growth and training while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives.

Benefits

Sign-on and retention bonus

PTO for relaxation

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid training & courses

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience working with IDD/Behavioral Health disorders required.
• Maintain valid state driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with behavioral health needs at the Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home.
• Facilitate daily programs and rehabilitative activities.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field

QMHP (trainee)

Qualification for QMHP

Tools

CPR / First Aid

Crisis Intervention – Mindset Training

Job description

Calling all Human Service (and related) graduates! Ready to start a rewarding career? Join a team that values growth, inclusion, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day! Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), a non-profit service provider in North Carolina & Virginia, seeks compassionate, caring, and dedicated individuals to become full -time Behavioral Health Technician IIs to our clients living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health challenges residing in our Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) located in Woodbridge, VA.

*Full-time positions comes with a sign-on and retention bonus of $2000*

We are hiring for:

7AM-3PM, Sunday – Thursday

7AM-3PM, Thursday – Monday

3PM-11PM (Part-time) Friday – Sunday

What You’ll Do

The Behavior Technician (BT) supports individuals at the Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home who have co-occurring disabilities and/or behavioral health needs. Depending on your BT level, responsibilities may include facilitating daily programs and rehabilitative activities, providing therapeutic interventions, and assisting with personal care. As a member of the REACH team, you will work closely with participants’ primary care providers, community crisis services, and families to ensure comprehensive support for those referred to the home.

How You’ll Benefit

Being part of our team means we value and encourage your personal growth and development. You’ll earn a competitive hourly rate starting at $21+ an hour for Behavior Tech IIs. We offer set shift schedules and paid training for completing the required courses below to provide you with key skills to help serve our clients:

• CPR / First Aid
• Crisis Intervention – Mindset Training

We also offer competitive benefits to benefits-eligible positions. Our benefits include:

• Work-Life Balance: A consistent schedule to support your lifestyle.
• Time Off: PTO to relax and recharge.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Financial Security: Life and disability insurance, along with a 403(b) retirement plan to plan your future.
• Professional Growth: Paid training & courses, as well as QMHP supervision!
• Sign-On Bonus: Receive a sign-on and retention bonus paid at 3, 6, and 12 months (full-time only). Plus, additional yearly stipends provided as grant funding permits!!
• Support Services: Access to our Employee Assistance Program and legal support when you need it.

What We’re Looking For

To join our team as a Behavior Technician (BT) II you must have experience working with IDD/Behavioral Health (BH) disorders. We also require the following:

• Minimum education levels with BH experience:
  • BT 2: Bachelor’s degree in Human Service field of study, or QMHP (trainee), or qualify for QMHP
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work

If you’re a kind, behavior technician, entry-level or experienced, seeking a rewarding opportunity where you can make a huge difference in the daily lives of the people you will help, please apply at our website: https://eastersealsport.com .

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse 2,600 team members provide meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Our working environment supports employee & client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco free and smoke free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self & Learning & Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!