REACH Behavioral Technician I

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

The REACH (Regional Education Assessment, Crisis Services, Habilitation) program provides crisis stabilization and therapeutic support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experiencing behavioral health challenges. The Crisis Therapeutic Home offers short-term residential services designed to help individuals stabilize, develop coping strategies, build life skills, and successfully transition back to their homes and communities. Through person-centered care and crisis intervention, the program helps prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and promotes long-term success, independence, and wellbeing.

As a REACH Behavioral Technician II, you'll provide direct care, therapeutic support, and crisis intervention services to individuals residing in the Crisis Therapeutic Home. You'll work closely with clinical staff, families, and community providers to support stabilization, skill development, and successful transitions back into the community.

• →Provide direct support with daily living activities, personal care, behavioral health needs, and community engagement.
• →Implement individualized Crisis Education and Prevention Plans, behavioral support plans, and person-centered service plans.
• →Monitor behavioral and mental health symptoms while providing crisis prevention, intervention, and de-escalation support.
• →Facilitate therapeutic, recreational, and skill-building activities that promote independence and emotional well-being.
• →Collaborate with clinical staff, families, and community providers to support stabilization and discharge planning.
• →Maintain accurate documentation, behavioral tracking, incident reports, and compliance with agency and regulatory standards.

• →Crisis VA REACH - Easterseals PORT Health

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).
• Required: Current Virginia Board of Counseling QMHP registration, or licensure as a Mental Health Professional Resident or Supervisee.
• Required: Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and ability to transport as needed.
• Ability to work a consistent 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM schedule, including every other weekend, and successfully complete all required trainings and certifications.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, or crisis stabilization services preferred.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and crisis intervention skills.

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.

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