Registered Nurse / Adult Crisis Therapeutic Home

Lead with Purpose. Empower with Compassion.

Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services 3 years in a row!

Position Snapshot

Location: Staunton, VA

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM OR Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM

Pay: $75,000+ annually, based on experience

Work Setting: On-site at a Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and behavioral health needs

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 Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Virginia REACH Crisis Therapeutic Home (CTH) team in Staunton, Virginia.

Virginia REACH provides crisis prevention, intervention, and stabilization services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experiencing behavioral health challenges. The Crisis Therapeutic Home offers short-term residential support in a safe, home-like environment where individuals receive intensive services designed to promote stability, recovery, and successful return to community living. Through person-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration, REACH helps reduce crises, prevent unnecessary hospitalization, and improve quality of life.

As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide direct nursing care, complete health assessments, administer medications, and support individuals through periods of crisis stabilization. You'll collaborate with Behavior Technicians, LPNs, clinicians, and other team members to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that promotes wellness, recovery, and independence.

Please Note: REACH Region I is now under new management with Easterseals PORT Health. We welcome both new applicants and those who have previously applied.

What You'll Do

• Provide compassionate nursing care to adults with I/DD and co-occurring behavioral health needs in a crisis stabilization setting.
• Administer medications, perform nursing assessments, and monitor individuals' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Educate and empower individuals regarding their physical health, mental health, and wellness goals.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with all regulatory and clinical standards.
• Promote safety, stability, recovery, and positive outcomes for individuals receiving services.
• Provide clinical guidance and support to Behavior Technicians and Licensed Practical Nurses as needed.
• Assist with occasional transportation to appointments when necessary.

Crisis VA REACH - Easterseals PORT Health

What You Bring

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

• REQUIRED: Current, unrestricted Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Knowledge of mental health and intellectual/developmental disability systems of care preferred.
• Experience providing crisis prevention and intervention services preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Commitment to providing person-centered, trauma-informed care.

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
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Crisis Intervention Training (Mindset)
• On-the-job skill enhancement and career growth opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable

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 2,800-member 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, Different 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.