Mental Health Technician / Direct Support Professional

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

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City, Arkansas is seeking an entry-level Mental Health Technician/Youth Care Worker to support patients daily, monitor behavior, and assist with daily living skills in a behavioral health setting.

The role offers a rotation schedule (4 days on, 2 days off) with day, evening, and overnight shifts; training for restraints is provided. The position emphasizes compassionate care and a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required; psychology or human services background preferred.
• At least 1 year of related experience in assisted living, residential, or hospital settings; psychiatric experience preferred.
• Full-time rotation: 4 days on, 2 days off; shifts 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM.
• Must be physically capable of restraints (bend, stoop, kneel, lift, push/pull).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Tools

Restraint training

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City, Arkansas 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!

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 4 days on/2 days off. Hours will be Days: 7:00 am-3:00 pm, Evening: 3:00 pm-11:00 pm, Overnight: 11:00 pm-7:00 am.
• 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.

Benefits

• Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.
• 401(k) plan and company match.
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available.

About Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies.

EEO Statement

EEO

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.