Mental Health Technician - Full time

Perimeter Healthcare; West Memphis, Northern (AR, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of West Memphis is seeking dedicated Mental Health Technicians (Youth Care Workers) for full-time 12-hour day or night shifts at our West Memphis, AR campus.

As a Mental Health Technician, you will support children and adolescents in a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment, providing supervision, conducting observations, assisting with daily living skills, and collaborating with nurses and therapists.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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).

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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).

Qualifications

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.

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.