Mental Health Technician - Full time

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Supplemental Insurance Options

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is seeking compassionate Mental Health Technicians (Youth Care Workers) to join our team. You will help create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for children and adolescents and support daily living activities.

We offer training and opportunities for advancement, with 12-hour day or night shifts, and a collaborative treatment team including nurses and therapists to support your growth in behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Ability to lift and assist patients and perform crisis interventions.
• Excellent communication and empathy for youth.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, supportive relationships with children and adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment.
• Provide continuous supervision and ensure patient safety throughout the shift.
• Conduct scheduled patient observation rounds and accurately document behaviors.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and encourage independence.
• Teach, model, and reinforce positive coping skills, communication, and social behaviors.
• Escort patients to meals, therapy sessions, recreation, and other activities.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and therapeutic treatment environment.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other team members.
• Participate in crisis intervention and therapeutic de-escalation when necessary.
• Safely perform physical interventions or restraints when required (paid training provided).

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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VIDEO: A Day in the LIFE of a Mental Heatlth Technician

Mental Health Technician (Full-Time)

12-Hour Day or Night Shifts | West Memphis, AR

Shift Options:

• 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Days)
• 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Nights)

Make a Difference Every Day

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is seeking compassionate, dependable, and energetic Mental Health Technicians (Youth Care Workers) to join our team. If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can positively impact the lives of children and adolescents, we'd love to meet you.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in behavioral health, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing, criminal justice, education, or human services. Whether you're beginning your healthcare career or bringing experience in patient care, you'll receive the training and support needed to succeed.

What You’ll Do

As a Mental Health Technician, you'll play a vital role in creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for our patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Build positive, supportive relationships with children and adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment
• Provide continuous supervision and ensure patient safety throughout the shift
• Conduct scheduled patient observation rounds and accurately document behaviors
• Assist patients with daily living activities and encourage independence
• Teach, model, and reinforce positive coping skills, communication, and appropriate social behaviors
• Escort patients to meals, therapy sessions, recreation, and other activities
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and therapeutic treatment environment
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the treatment team
• Participate in crisis intervention and therapeutic de-escalation when necessary
• Safely perform physical interventions or restraints when required (paid training provided)

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, push, and pull as required to safely assist patients and perform crisis interventions
• Strong communication skills and a passion for helping others

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, residential treatment, hospital, assisted living, or healthcare setting
• Military Corpsman experience
• Education or work experience in Psychology, Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Nursing, Education, or related fields

Why Join Perimeter Healthcare?

At Perimeter Healthcare, you'll do more than have a job- you'll build a meaningful career helping young people heal, grow, and succeed. We invest in our employees through training, teamwork, and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing behavioral healthcare organization

About Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the nation's leading providers of behavioral and mental healthcare services. Our mission is to deliver hope through compassionate, evidence-based treatment programs for children, adolescents, and adults. We operate inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and outpatient programs across multiple states, providing life-changing care in a supportive environment.

If you're compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and help create brighter futures-one child at a time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Perimeter Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.