Lead Behavioral Technician III
About The Position
Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row! Ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of others? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We’re looking for a dedicated Lead Behavior Technician III to provide compassionate care and support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health needs in our short-term Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) in Staunton, VA. Your Role in Our Mission Your compassionate efforts will have a profound impact on the well-being of the individuals you assist! As the Lead Behavioral Technician III (BTIII), you will assume a leadership role on the floor and handling administrative duties for the Crisis Therapeutic Home. You will provide oversight of BT I and BT IIs in addition to direct support to the Home Supervisor. Your responsibilities on the floor will involve offering support to individuals with co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental or behavioral health needs, who have been admitted to the Crisis Therapeutic Home. This role includes facilitating daily programs and individualized activities and support for habilitative and/or rehabilitative activities, therapeutic interventions, personal care/assistance, health care, and other activities. This position participates as part of comprehensive REACH services that collaborate with guest’s primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family, and others. You’ll also help orient staff to the home as well as maintain required notes and documentation. 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. The core hours for this position will be 11am - 7pm, Monday - Friday and every other weekend. We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in any Human Services field
- Qualified Mental Health Professional Trainee (QMHP-T or QMHP)
- Valid driver's license, current auto insurance and a good driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with crisis prevention and intervention services preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assume a leadership role on the floor and handling administrative duties for the Crisis Therapeutic Home.
- Provide oversight of BT I and BT IIs in addition to direct support to the Home Supervisor.
- Offering support to individuals with co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental or behavioral health needs, who have been admitted to the Crisis Therapeutic Home.
- Facilitating daily programs and individualized activities and support for habilitative and/or rehabilitative activities, therapeutic interventions, personal care/assistance, health care, and other activities.
- Participates as part of comprehensive REACH services that collaborate with guest’s primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family, and others.
- Help orient staff to the home as well as maintain required notes and documentation.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
