Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician - Part-Time
Listed compensation
$16.82/hr
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Job Description
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 Part-Time, Mid Shift to join our team at our Facility Based Clinic in Greenville, NC.
This isn’t 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.
Schedule
- Part -Time: Mid shift: 4pm to 12am; weekdays and rotating weekends
We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $16.82/hr. for these full-time positions
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support
What We’re Looking For
- Entry-level, on-the-job training is provided
- High school diploma or GED is required
- Peer support certification or CNA certification a plus, but is not required
- Maintain valid state appropriate driver’s license and auto insurance for personal and agency vehicles utilized for work
Ready to Apply?
Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at eastersealsport.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com
Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s 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 2,600-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 & Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Key Responsibilities
The Direct Care Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic group environment while attending to the basic needs of clients. They provide informal counseling using behavioral techniques and support socialization skills within the detox center.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and maintain a valid driver's license with auto insurance. While entry-level training is provided, certifications such as Peer Support or CNA are considered a plus.
Key Skills
Healthcare Support Career Context
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$35k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $37k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Healthcare Support pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score
- Includes weekends
Living in Greenville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $238k
- Typical market rent
- $1,428/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 88.4
- State income tax
- Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Greenville, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
Benefits & Perks
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