REACH Behavioral Technician II

Ready to start a rewarding career? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities.

REACH Behavioral Technician II (BT II) provides support to persons with co-occurring intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental or behavioral health needs who are admitted to the Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) or Transitional Home. This staff participates in development and implementation of guests’ crisis education and prevention plan and participates in facilitating daily program and individualized activities, support for habilitative and/or rehabilitative activities, therapeutic interventions, personal care/assistance, health care and other activities.

BT IIs participate as part of comprehensive REACH services and collaborates with individual’s primary provider and clinical home, community crisis services, family and others.

• Provide compassionate, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs, assisting with daily living, personal care, wellness, community engagement, and skill development.
• Monitor behavioral health symptoms and provide crisis prevention, intervention, stabilization, and de-escalation support in accordance with individualized service, behavioral support, and crisis prevention plans.
• Build trusting relationships while promoting dignity, independence, choice, and confidentiality, and facilitate activities that enhance communication, coping skills, emotional regulation, and adaptive living skills.
• Maintain accurate documentation, behavioral tracking, incident reporting, and communication regarding individual progress, needs, concerns, and significant changes in health or behavior.
• Collaborate with supervisors, nursing staff, clinical leaders, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support treatment goals, care planning, and successful transitions of care.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment by following agency policies, regulatory requirements, safety practices, required training, and Easterseals PORT Health’s values of Accountability, Commitment, and Caring
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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.

We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

• Competitive Rate: $22 - $25 / hour based on experience
• Paid training: CPR / first-aid, Mindset, Medication Administration, Infectious Disease, Seizure Management, and QMHP-T supervision!
• Additional yearly stipends provided as grant funding permits!!
• 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

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) and/or Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP)
• Must be registered with the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or hold a valid Licensed Mental Health Professional - Resident or Supervisee.
• Use of personal transportation may be required.
• Those not currently registered must be eligible to apply and must submit their QMHP-T application upon hire, with registration obtained within 30 days , unless they are a Licensed Mental Health Professional
• Experience with crisis prevention and intervention services…