Mental Health Technician - Youth Care (FT, 7a-7p/7p-7a)

Perimeter Healthcare; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Supplemental insurance plans

Meaningful work in a service-focused环境

Job summary

Perimeter Healthcare in Forrest City, AR, is hiring a Mental Health Technician to support children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting. The role focuses on supervision, behavior observation, and helping patients with daily living skills within a safe therapeutic environment.

Shifts run 7a–7p or 7p–7a on a rotating schedule; prior psychiatric experience is preferred, with duties including observation rounds, documentation, and patient orientation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related experience in assisted living, residential, or hospital setting; psychiatric experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive supervision and positive interaction with patients during the shift.
• Observe and assess behavior, conduct observation rounds, and document behavior accurately.
• Escort patients and orient them to the unit.
• Model and teach life skills and assist with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
• Utilize physical intervention or restraint per training and procedures; training is provided.

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Restraint training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perimeter Healthcare in Forrest City, AR, is hiring a Mental Health Technician to support children and adolescents in a behavioral health setting. The role focuses on supervision, behavior observation, and helping patients with daily living skills within a safe therapeutic environment.

Shifts run 7a–7p or 7p–7a on a rotating schedule; prior psychiatric experience is preferred, with duties including observation rounds, documentation, and patient orientation.