Mental Health Technician / Direct Support Professional

perimeterhealthcare; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; 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 Behavioral Health in Forrest City, Arkansas is seeking a Mental Health Technician/Youth Care Worker to join our team. This entry-level role supports patients through direct care, behavior assessment, and daily living activities within a therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities include observing and documenting patient behavior, assisting with life skills, maintaining a safe environment, and providing care during shifts (days, evenings, or overnights). Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred background in psychology, human services, nursing, or social work.
• Must be able to work a 4 days on / 2 days off rotation when full-time.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients daily by assessing behavior, escorting them, and interacting throughout shifts.
• Conduct direct observation rounds and document patient behavior.
• Model and teach life skills; orient patients to the unit and assist with daily living skills.
• Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment; perform restraints if required (training provided).

Skills

Patient care

Observation

Safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

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 4 days on/2 days off. Hours will be Days: 7:0 am-3:00pm, Evening: 3:00pm-11:00pm, 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.

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

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

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.