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Easterseals PORT Health
Greenville, North Carolina

Adolescent Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician

Healthcare SupportIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15/hr

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of teens living with mental health challenges and substance use disorders? At Easterseals PORT Health (ESPH), our mission is rooted in empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated part-time Direct Care Technician to join our team at the Adolescent Residential Home in Greenville, NC.

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!

Position Details

Part-Time, Up to 29 hours per week, during the week from 4pm to 12am and weekends from 12pm-12am

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. The Direct Care Tech provides 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, providing transportation, and assisting in life-skills development — all with the goal of promoting progress in their recovery journey.

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 also offer a part time benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary: $15 an hr.
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible scheduling
  • On-the-job skill enhancement and growth

What We’re Looking For

  • 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.
  • Peer support specialist or registered on NC Substance Abuse Practice Board

Nice to Have

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 [recruiter@eastersealsucp.com].

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 and Growing (IDEAL) organization.

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, therapeutic group environment while attending to the basic needs and welfare of adolescent clients. Provide informal counseling, facilitate group activities, and assist clients with life-skills development and recovery journeys.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with auto insurance. Preference is given to candidates with one year of experience in substance disorders or youth work and proficiency in EHR systems.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionPatient TransportationGroup Facilitation

Healthcare Support Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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 Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adolescent Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician at Easterseals PORT Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Healthcare Support healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
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.

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About Easterseals PORT Health

Government Administration
Raleigh, NC
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible scheduling
On-the-job skill enhancement and growth