Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician
About The Position
The Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician works at the Facility Based Crisis Center in Washington, North Carolina, supporting people receiving mental health and substance use services. The role helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and provides client support, encouragement, and motivation. The position includes facilitating groups and activities, transporting clients, assisting with admissions and care coordination, supporting discharge planning, and maintaining client records. Medication administration is included when certified. This is an on-site, full-time position scheduled from 4 p.m. to midnight, including every other weekend. Pay is $16.82 per hour. Entry-level, on-the-job training is provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid, unrestricted state-appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles used for work.
Nice To Haves
- Peer support certification or CNA certification is a plus but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and provide clients with support, encouragement, and motivation.
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups, therapeutic activities, and leisure or recreational programming.
- Transport clients to program activities and appointments as needed.
- Assist with admissions, referrals, documentation, and coordination with community agencies and treatment teams.
- Support discharge planning, aftercare arrangements, and housing resources.
- Administer medications when certified, monitor vital signs, respond to emergencies, and maintain accurate client records.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal services support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer
- Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
