REACH Behavioral Technician II

Easterseals PORT; Virginia, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) / 403(b) plan

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid training

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Reach Behavioral Technician II to support guests in crisis therapeutic settings. You will assist with daily living, health care, and rehabilitative activities while implementing individualized crisis education plans.

Responsibilities include monitoring behavior, de-escalation, documentation, and collaboration with clinical teams to ensure safe transitions of care. Virginia-based position requiring QMHP/QDDP credentials or eligibility.

Qualifications

• QMHP or QDDP credential or eligible for QMHP-T application within 30 days.
• Virginia Board of Counseling registration as QMHP or licensed mental health professional.
• Reliable transportation may be required.
• Must obtain QMHP-T registration within 30 days if not currently licensed.
• Experience with crisis prevention/intervention preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with disabilities and behavioral health needs.
• Monitor behavioral health symptoms and provide crisis prevention, intervention, stabilization, and de-escalation support.
• Build trusting relationships while promoting dignity, independence, and confidentiality; facilitate activities that enhance skills.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding progress and concerns.
• Collaborate with supervisors, nursing staff, and families to support treatment goals and care planning.

Skills

QMHP or QDDP credential

Counseling licensure

Crisis prevention/intervention

Communication skills

Driving license

Data entry/MS Office

Education

QMHP or QDDP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to start a rewarding career? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities.

Position Summary:

REACH Behavioral Technician II (BT II) provides support to persons with co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental or behavioral health needs who are admitted to the Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) or Transitional Home. This staff participates in development and implementation of guests’ crisis education and prevention plan and participates in facilitating daily program and individualized activities, support for habilitative and/or rehabilitative activities, therapeutic interventions, personal care/assistance, health care and other activities. BT IIs participate as part of comprehensive REACH services and collaborates with individual’s primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, assisting with daily living, personal care, wellness, community engagement, and skill development.
• Monitor behavioral health symptoms and provide crisis prevention, intervention, stabilization, and de-escalation support in accordance with individualized service, behavioral support, and crisis prevention plans.
• Build trusting relationships while promoting dignity, independence, choice, and confidentiality, and facilitate activities that enhance communication, coping skills, emotional regulation, and adaptive living skills.
• Maintain accurate documentation, behavioral tracking, incident reporting, and communication regarding individual progress, needs, concerns, and significant changes in health or behavior.
• Collaborate with supervisors, nursing staff, clinical leaders, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support treatment goals, care planning, and successful transitions of care.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment by following agency policies, regulatory requirements, safety practices, required training, and Easterseals PORT Health’s values of Accountability, Commitment, and Caring.

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.

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

• Competitive Rate: $22 - $25 / hour based on experience
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, Seizure Management, and QMHP-T supervision!
• Additional yearly stipends provided as grant funding permits!!
• 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 are looking for:

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and/or Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP)
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or hold a valid Licensed Mental Health Professional - Resident or Supervisee.
• Use of personal transportation may be required.
• Those not currently registered must be eligible to apply and must submit their QMHP-T application upon hire, with registration obtained within 30 days , unless they are a Licensed Mental Health Professional
• Experience with crisis prevention and intervention services preferred.
• Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work;
• Complete within specified time the trainings as required by agency and service model.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize computer word processing and data programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, Web-based data entry, etc.
• Must demonstrate capacity to effectively communicate verbally and in written form.

Pre-employment and training requirements:

• Satisfactory background check and motor vehicle report.
• Satisfactory Tuberculosis (TB) Screening.
• Current satisfactory completion of therapeutic interventions training - either Therapeutic Options of Virginia (TOVA) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) approved curricula. (Can be acquired upon hire.)
• Current satisfactory completion of Medication Administration training (provided by appropriate credentialed and certified trainer). (Can be acquired upon hire)
• Current approved certification to provide emergency CPR/First Aid
• Additional required orientation and trainings required by the organization.

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

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 and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!