REACH Behavioral Technician II

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Position Snapshot

Location: Virginia REACH Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) or Transitional Home, Virginia

Schedule: Full-Time | Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday | 3:00 PM-11:00 PM

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience

Work Setting: On-site residential crisis stabilization setting serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring behavioral health needs

Position Type: Full-Time

Make an Impact With Us

Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Behavior Technician II (BT II) to join our Virginia REACH Crisis Therapeutic Home and Transitional Home team.

Virginia REACH provides crisis prevention, intervention, stabilization, and transition services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring behavioral health needs. Through person-centered care, therapeutic supports, and community collaboration, REACH helps individuals navigate crises, build coping skills, and safely remain in their homes and communities whenever possible.

As a Behavior Technician II, you'll provide direct support to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges, assist with crisis prevention and stabilization, and help implement individualized support plans. You'll collaborate closely with clinical staff, families, community providers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote recovery, independence, and long-term success.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with I/DD and behavioral health needs, assisting with daily living, personal care, wellness, and skill development.
• Support crisis prevention, intervention, stabilization, and de-escalation efforts in accordance with individualized service and behavioral support plans.
• Facilitate daily programming, therapeutic interventions, habilitative and rehabilitative activities, and individualized skill-building opportunities.
• Build trusting relationships that promote dignity, choice, independence, and confidentiality.
• Monitor behavioral health symptoms and communicate significant changes in health, behavior, or functioning.
• Maintain accurate documentation, behavioral tracking, incident reports, and progress notes.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, clinical leaders, families, community providers, and other interdisciplinary team members to support treatment goals and successful transitions.
• Ensure a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment while adhering to agency policies and regulatory requirements.

What You Bring

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

• REQUIRED: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and/or Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP).
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a QMHP or hold a valid Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) Resident or Supervisee credential.
• Candidates not currently registered must be eligible to apply and submit a QMHP-T application upon hire, obtaining registration within 30 days unless already licensed as an LMHP.
• Experience with crisis prevention and intervention services preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based documentation systems.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to utilize personal and agency vehicles as needed.
• Ability to complete all required training, certifications, and ongoing professional development.

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
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable
• Paid training, including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Mindset, Infectious Disease Prevention, and Seizure Management
• QMHP-T supervision and professional development opportunities
• Additional annual stipends as grant funding permits
• Ongoing growth and advancement opportunities within Virginia REACH

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.

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!

Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.

Learn More About the Program

Virginia REACH provides crisis prevention, intervention, stabilization, and transition services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Crisis VA REACH - Easterseals PORT Health