CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant – Behavioral Health | 1K Sign-On Bonus
About The Position
Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri is opening its newest residential treatment facility in Saint Robert, Missouri, and is looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join their team as Mental Health Technicians. This role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping young people heal, grow, and thrive. As a Mental Health Technician, you will become a trusted mentor, role model, and advocate for adolescents receiving behavioral health treatment. You will help create a safe, structured, and supportive environment where youth can develop healthy coping skills, build confidence, and move toward recovery. Perimeter Behavioral Health is one of the nation's leading behavioral healthcare providers, offering specialized psychiatric and residential treatment services across multiple states. The Saint Robert campus provides residential treatment for adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioral, and complex medical challenges. Through compassionate, evidence-based care, they help young people and their families find hope and healing. The mission is to deliver hope through compassionate care, clinical excellence, and a commitment to helping every child reach their fullest potential.
Requirements
- Active Missouri Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and assist with resident care and interventions
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in behavioral health, healthcare, residential treatment, or social services
- Experience working with adolescents
- Background in psychology, nursing, human services, criminal justice, education, or social work
Responsibilities
- Build positive, therapeutic relationships with adolescents
- Observe, document, and report resident behaviors, moods, and physical conditions
- Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and personal care
- Obtain vital signs and assist nursing staff with routine medical care
- Escort residents to meals, school, therapy groups, recreation, and appointments
- Teach and model healthy coping skills, communication, and daily living skills
- Maintain a safe, clean, structured, and trauma-informed environment
- Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies (paid training provided)
- Assist with physical interventions only when necessary and according to facility training
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care plans
Benefits
- $1,000 Day Shift Sign-On Bonus
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off
- Ongoing Paid Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Supportive Leadership Team
- Collaborative Multidisciplinary Environment
- Meaningful work where you truly make a difference every day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
