Mental Health Technician - Full time

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Key Responsibilities

Build positive, supportive relationships with children and adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment. Provide continuous supervision and ensure patient safety throughout the shift.

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VIDEO: A Day in the LIFE of a Mental Heatlth Technician

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Days)
6:00 PM – 6:00 AM (Nights)

Responsibilities

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→Build positive, supportive relationships with children and adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment.
→Provide continuous supervision and ensure patient safety throughout the shift.
→Conduct scheduled patient observation rounds and accurately document behaviors.
→Assist patients with daily living activities and encourage independence.
→Teach, model, and reinforce positive coping skills, communication, and appropriate social behaviors.
→Escort patients to meals, therapy sessions, recreation, and other activities.
→Help maintain a clean, organized, and therapeutic treatment environment.
→Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the treatment team.
→Participate in crisis intervention and therapeutic de-escalation when necessary.
→Safely perform physical interventions or restraints when required (paid training provided).

Requirements

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High school diploma or GED
Must be 21 years of age or older
Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, push, and pull as required to safely assist patients and perform crisis interventions
Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others

Nice to Have

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One (1) year of experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, residential treatment, hospital, assisted living, or healthcare setting
Military Corpsman experience
Education or work experience in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Education, or related fields

What We Offer

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At Perimeter Healthcare, you'll do more than have a job—you'll build a meaningful career helping young people heal, grow, and succeed. We invest in our employees through training, teamwork, and opportunities for advancement.

✓Competitive pay

✓Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

✓Company-paid Life Insurance

✓401(k) with Company Match

✓Paid Time Off (PTO)

✓Supplemental Insurance Options

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓Ongoing training and professional development

✓Career advancement opportunities within a growing behavioral healthcare organization

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of behavioral and mental healthcare services. Our mission is to deliver hope through compassionate, evidence-based treatment programs for children, adolescents, and adults. We operate inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient programs across multiple states, providing life-changing care in a supportive environment.

If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply today.

Perimeter Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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