Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Job Summary
At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH) our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Direct Care Technicians for Full-Time Night Shiftto join our team at our Facility Based Clinic in Jacksonville NC.
This isnt just a job you will be influencing change and shaping futures as a leader in our shared mission of helping people reach their full potential.
Your Role in Our Mission
As a Direct Care Technician on the team you will be responsible for providing and maintaining a therapeutic and safe group environment and attending to the welfare and basic needs of clients. You will provide informal counseling in the detox center that involve behavioral techniques reality therapy supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients.
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.
We are currently hiring for:
Schedule
- Full time: Night shift: 7pm to 7am; (Week 1 Monday Tuesday Friday Saturday ; Week 2: Sunday Wednesday Thursday)
We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $15/hr. for these full-time positions
- 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
What Were Looking For
- Entry-level on-the-job training is provided
- High school diploma or GED is required
- Peer support certification a plus but is not required
- Maintain valid state appropriate drivers license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
Ready to Apply
Join a team where work isnt just something you do its a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at or send your resume to
**Voted Raleighs Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleighs Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy and compassionate partner providing exceptional services in disability mental health and substance use to help our neighbors live their best lives. Purpose dedication and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. Our 2600-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40200 kids adults and families in 11000 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 & Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Easterseals UCP North Carolina & Virginia provides disability and behavioral health services to help our neighbors live their best lives.