Lead Mental Health Technician: Training & Patient Care

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Healthcare of Forrest City is seeking a full-time Lead Mental Health Technician to join our hospital-based team. You will oversee daily patient care, assess behavior, escort patients, and collaborate with clinical staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role includes leading trainings such as BLS and Handle with Care, precepting other MHTs, and conducting observation rounds with thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; preferred background in psychology, human services, nursing, or social work.
• Minimum of three years of related psychiatric hospital experience.
• Successful completion of BLS and Handle with Care training within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients daily by assessing behavior, escorting them, and interacting throughout the 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 if appropriate; training will be provided.

Skills

Patient care

Training coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Background in psychology / human services / nursing / social work preferred

Tools

BLS Training

Handle with Care Training

MHT Academy Training

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Healthcare of Forrest City is seeking a full-time Lead Mental Health Technician to join our hospital-based team. You will oversee daily patient care, assess behavior, escort patients, and collaborate with clinical staff to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

The role includes leading trainings such as BLS and Handle with Care, precepting other MHTs, and conducting observation rounds with thorough documentation.