Lead Mental Health Technician — Clinical Trainer

Perimeter Healthcare; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Supplemental Insurance Plans

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Healthcare of Forrest City is seeking a Lead Mental Health Technician for a full-time role. You will supervise and mentor staff, participate in patient assessments, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic unit environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, at least 3 years of psychiatric hospital experience, and completion of BLS and Handle with Care within 30 days. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background in psychology, human services, nursing, or social work environments.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients daily by assessing behavior and staying with them on shift.
• Conduct Handle with Care, BLS and MHT Academy trainings.
• Precept/train new and existing MHTs.
• Conduct direct observation rounds and document patient behavior.
• Model and teach life skills to patients.
• Orient patients to the unit and assist with daily living skills.
• Provide a safe, clean and therapeutic environment.
• Provide physical restraint or intervention as needed; training provided.

Skills

Patient care

BLS certification

Observation & documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Healthcare of Forrest City is seeking a Lead Mental Health Technician for a full-time role. You will supervise and mentor staff, participate in patient assessments, and contribute to a safe, therapeutic unit environment.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, at least 3 years of psychiatric hospital experience, and completion of BLS and Handle with Care within 30 days. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and PTO.