Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician

Easterseals PORT Health

7 days ago

United States$15.00 / hourFull TimeHealthcare Support

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Easterseals PORT Health as a Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician in United States. 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.

Requirements

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

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $15.00 / hour

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

4pm-12am shifts, rotating days, every other weekend schedule.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Easterseals PORT Health in United States.

Key Skills

Behavioral healthSubstance use counselingCrisis interventionReality therapyGroup facilitationLife-skills developmentEHR systemsTransportationSafety monitoringDocumentationSupportive encouragementSocialization skills

Key Responsibilities

The Direct Care Technician provides a safe, therapeutic environment and attends to the basic needs of adolescent clients. They facilitate group activities, provide informal counseling, and assist with life-skills development to support the recovery journey.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Behavioral Health Direct Care Technician position at Easterseals PORT Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Healthcare Support — Physician Career Context

This Healthcare Support position at Easterseals PORT Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($31k–$31k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral health, Substance use counseling, Crisis intervention, Reality therapy, Group facilitation, Life-skills development, EHR systems, Transportation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Healthcare Support role.

Core responsibilities: The Direct Care Technician provides a safe, therapeutic environment and attends to the basic needs of adolescent clients. They facilitate group activities, provide informal counseling, and assist with life-skills development to support the recovery journey.

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 403(b) retirement plan, Employee assistance program, Legal services support. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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