Mental Health Technician: Youth Care & Skills Coach

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan and company match

Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Health in Jackson, TN is seeking a Mental Health Technician/Youth Care Worker to support patients in a therapeutic, safe environment.

This entry-level role involves teaching life skills, orienting patients to the unit, assisting with daily living tasks, and handling restraints when trained, with provided training. Schedule includes a 3 on/2 off rotation; days 6:45am–7:15pm.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. Preferred experience in psychology, human service, nursing, or social work.
• Experience: At least 1 year in assisted living, residential, or hospital settings; psychiatric experience preferred or 1 year as a Corpsman in the Military.
• Schedule: Full-time rotation 3 days on/2 off or 2 days on/3 off; Days: 6:45am-7:15pm.
• Physical: Able to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, push and pull to perform restraints.
• Minimum Age: 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Life skills coaching

Unit orientation

Safety environment management

Restraint training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Perimeter Behavioral Health in Jackson, TN is seeking a Mental Health Technician/Youth Care Worker to support patients in a therapeutic, safe environment.

This entry-level role involves teaching life skills, orienting patients to the unit, assisting with daily living tasks, and handling restraints when trained, with provided training. Schedule includes a 3 on/2 off rotation; days 6:45am–7:15pm.