YCTH Behavioral Technician II

Easterseals PORT Health; Raccoon Ford (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On / Retention Bonus: $2,000 for

Medical, dental, and vision coverage +

403(b) retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Professional development and training

Job summary

Easterseals PORT Health in Culpeper, Virginia, is seeking a Behavior Technician II to join our VA REACH Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home team. This full-time role provides direct care and therapeutic support to youth in a short-term residential program with QMHP supervision.

You will work closely with clinicians, families, and community partners to promote growth, reduce crisis behaviors, and build coping skills in a safe, structured setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field is required.
• Currently in QMHP Trainee status or able to register as QMHP-Trainee within 30 days.
• Experience with IDD and/or behavioral health needs is required.
• Strong interpersonal and crisis support skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and therapeutic interventions for youth in a residential home.
• Facilitate daily programs, skill-building activities, and structured services.
• Collaborate with families, VA REACH team, and community providers.
• Assist with personal care while ensuring health, safety, and dignity.
• Monitor progress, document observations, and communicate service delivery.
• Support crisis prevention and stabilization to avoid hospitalization.
• Contribute to a safe, recovery-focused environment.

Skills

Crisis support

Interpersonal skills

Residential care

QMHP Trainee

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field

Job description

Lead with Purpose. Empower with Compassion.

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services 3 years in a row!

Position Snapshot:

• Location: Culpeper, VA.
• Schedule: Full-Time | Multiple shift options available, including days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Shift: Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat (1:00 PM-11:00 PM).
• Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Sign-On / Retention Bonus: $2,000 for full-time new hires, paid at 3, 6, and 12 months of employment.
• Work Setting: On-site Residential Crisis Program.
• Position Type: Full-Time.

Make an Impact With Us:

Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community while building your clinical experience and receiving QMHP-T supervision? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Behavior Technician II to join our Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home (YCTH) / VA REACH Team in Culpeper, Virginia.

The Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home is a short-term residential crisis stabilization program serving youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) who are experiencing behavioral health challenges or crisis situations. The program provides a safe, therapeutic environment designed to prevent hospitalization, stabilize crises, strengthen coping skills, and support successful transitions back to home and community settings. Working as part of the VA REACH network, our team partners closely with families, schools, providers, and community supports to ensure comprehensive care when it's needed most.

As a Behavior Technician II, you'll provide direct support and therapeutic interventions that help youth build skills, reduce crisis behaviors, and achieve greater stability. You'll work closely with clinicians, families, and community partners while playing a critical role in each individual's recovery and success.

Crisis VA REACH - Easterseals PORT Health

What You'll Do:

• Provide direct care, therapeutic support, and rehabilitative interventions for youth residing in the therapeutic home.
• Facilitate daily programming, skill-building activities, and structured therapeutic services.
• Partner with families, VA REACH team members, community providers, and support networks to promote positive outcomes.
• Assist with personal care needs while ensuring health, safety, and dignity.
• Monitor, document, and communicate individual progress, behavior observations, and service delivery activities.
• Support crisis prevention and stabilization efforts to help individuals avoid hospitalization and remain connected to community supports.
• Contribute to a safe, positive, and recovery-focused environment that promotes growth and resilience.

What You Bring:

We're looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role.

• REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field
• Current Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) Trainee status OR
• Ability to register as a QMHP-Trainee and obtain approval within 30 days of hire.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or behavioral health needs required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and crisis support skills.
• Ability to provide therapeutic and rehabilitative interventions in a residential setting.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required for operating personal and agency vehicles.

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 rewards package may include:

• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Paid training including CPR/First Aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease Prevention, Seizure Management, and QMHP-T supervision.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable.

About Easterseals PORT Health:

Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience, and thrive. 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 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact [e-mail].

Learn More About the Program:

VA REACH Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home: Take a tour of our VA REACH Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home