YCTH Behavioral Technician II
About The Position
Easterseals PORT Health is hiring a Behavior Technician II to work with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and mental health challenges at its Youth Crisis Therapeutic Home (YCTH) in Culpeper, Virginia. The role supports individuals in preventing hospitalization and crisis by providing tools, coping skills, and support. The Behavior Technician facilitates daily programs and rehabilitative activities, provides therapeutic interventions, and assists with personal care. As a member of the REACH team, the technician works with participants’ primary care providers, community crisis services, and families to provide comprehensive support. The position offers QMHP-T supervision and paid training in CPR/first aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management. The employer describes opportunities for professional growth and development. The posted schedule is full-time and includes six shift options, with day, evening, and overnight hours across Sunday through Saturday.
Requirements
- Experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and/or behavioral health (BH) disorders.
- A bachelor’s degree in a human service field of study, or QMHP trainee status, or the ability to register as a Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee and receive approval within 30 days of hire.
- Maintain a valid state-appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles used for work.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily programs and rehabilitative activities.
- Provide therapeutic interventions.
- Assist individuals with personal care.
- Equip individuals with tools, coping skills, and support to prevent hospitalization and crisis.
- Coordinate with participants’ primary care providers, community crisis services, and families to ensure comprehensive support.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on and retention bonus for full-time new hires, paid at 3, 6, and 12 months.
- Additional yearly stipends as grant funding permits.
- Paid training in CPR/first aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, and Seizure Management.
- QMHP-T supervision.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefits-eligible positions.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
