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Hours Full-time
Location Aberdeen, North Carolina

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Job Description
Lead with Purpose. Empower with Compassion
Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services three years in a row!

Position Snapshot:
Location: Aberdeen, NC
Schedule: 4pm - 12am including every other weekend
Pay: $15.00|Hour
Work Setting: On site
Type: Full-Time

Make an Impact With Us
As a Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician at the Adolescent Residential Home in Aberdeen, NC, 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. Join a team where your compassion becomes someone's turning point.

What You'll Do:
  • Providing and maintain a therapeutic and safe group environment.
  • Attend to the welfare and basic needs of clients.
  • Provide informal counseling that involve behavioral techniques, reality therapy, supportive encouragement and socialization skills for the clients.
  • Your work will also include facilitating and participating in group activities, accompanying clients to NA/AA meetings and community outings.
  • Provide transportation to and from events and meetings along with assisting in life-skills development.

What You'll Bring:
  • Education: High school diploma or GED.
  • 1 year of relevant experience in substance disorders or working with youth preferred.
  • Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work.
  • Proficiency with EHR systems or technically savvy.

Why join Easterseals PORT Health?
Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another.

For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include:
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
  • Life and Disability Insurance.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan.
  • Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
  • Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable.

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 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 kids, 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.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply! Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com.

Learn More About the Program
https://eastersealsport.com/teen-residential/

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Posting ID: 1308496863 Posted: 2026-11-05 Job Title: Behavioral Health Direct