Mental Health Technician

Perimeter Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan and company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

Job summary

Perimeter Healthcare is hiring a Mental Health Technician/Youth Care Worker in Jackson, TN. This entry-level position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a child's life through direct interaction and care.

Responsibilities include patient observation and documentation, teaching life skills, and providing a safe environment. Candidates should have a High School diploma and relevant experience in a healthcare or service role.

The company also provides a range of benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in assisted living, residential, or hospital setting.
• Experience in psychology, human service, nursing, or social work preferred.
• Minimum age requirement of 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients by assessing behavior and interacting continuously.
• Conduct direct observation rounds and document patient behavior.
• Model and teach appropriate life skills.

Skills

Behavior assessment

Patient interaction

Life skills training

Physical restraint

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson, TN has an immediate opening for a Mental Health Technician/Youth Care Worker!

This is a great entry-level position in psychology/behavioral health! If you are seeking a career opportunity or desire to change a child's life, apply today!

Our Mental Health Technician responsibilities include some of the following:

• Care for our patients daily by assessing behavior, escorting them, and interacting with them continuously throughout the shift.
• Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patient’s behavior.
• Model and teach appropriate life skills to the patients.
• Orient the patients to the unit and assist them with daily living skills.
• Provide a safe, clean and therapeutic environment.
• Provide physical restraint or intervention if appropriate. Training will be provided.

Qualifications for the Mental Health Technician should include the following:

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. It is preferred to have educational or work experience in psychology, human service, nursing, or social work environments.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a assisted living, residential, or hospital setting. Psychiatric experience preferred or (1) year experience as a Corpsman in the Military.
• Schedule: If working full time, must be able to work a rotation of 3 days on/2 days off 2 days on/3 off. Hours will be Days: 6:45am-7:15pm.
• Physical: Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, push and pull to perform restraints.

Minimum Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Our benefits include the following:

• Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

EEO Statement

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.