REACH Behavioral Technician I / Adult Therapeutic Home

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Position Snapshot

Location: Culpeper, VA

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour, based on experience

Work Setting: On-site at an Adult Therapeutic Home (ATH) serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health challenges

Position Type: Full-Time

Make an Impact With Us

Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Behavior Technician I (BTI) to join our Virginia REACH Adult Therapeutic Home (ATH) team in Culpeper, Virginia.

The Adult Therapeutic Home provides a supportive, therapeutic residential environment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and co-occurring behavioral health needs. The program focuses on stabilization, skill development, crisis prevention, and community integration while helping individuals build independence and maintain the highest possible quality of life. Through structured support and person-centered services, the team works to reduce crisis episodes and prevent unnecessary hospitalization.

As a Behavior Technician I, you'll play a hands-on role in helping individuals build coping skills, increase independence, and achieve their personal goals. You'll support daily programming, provide therapeutic interventions, assist with personal care needs, and collaborate closely with families, providers, and community partners to ensure comprehensive care.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct support and therapeutic services to individuals with I/DD and behavioral health needs in a residential setting.
• Facilitate daily programming, skill-building activities, and rehabilitative interventions that promote independence and stability.
• Assist individuals with personal care and activities of daily living as needed.
• Partner with families, healthcare providers, and community resources to support person-centered treatment goals.
• Monitor, document, and communicate behavioral observations, progress, and concerns.
• Support crisis prevention efforts and implement intervention strategies when appropriate.
• Contribute to a safe, structured, and supportive therapeutic environment.

What You Bring

We're looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role.

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health disorders required.
• Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field preferred, or High School Diploma/GED with relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, person-centered support while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Experience in residential, behavioral health, crisis, or direct support settings preferred.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to safely operate personal and agency vehicles for work-related responsibilities.

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 holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable
• Paid training, including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Mindset, Infectious Disease Prevention, and Seizure Management
• QMHP-T supervision opportunities
• Additional annual stipends as grant funding permits
• Professional growth and career development opportunities

About Easterseals PORT Health

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 diverse and inclusive 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, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

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

Virginia REACH Adult Therapeutic Home (ATH) provides short-term therapeutic residential support and stabilization services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring behavioral health needs. Crisis VA REACH - Easterseals PORT Health