Lead Mental Health Technician

Perimeter Healthcare•Forrest City, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral Healthcare of Forrest City is seeking a full-time Lead Mental Health Technician committed to improving patients’ lives through patient-centered, collaborative care. The role provides continuous support to patients throughout the assigned shift and helps maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment. The Lead Mental Health Technician conducts Handle with Care, BLS, and MHT Academy trainings; precepts and trains new and existing Mental Health Technicians; and completes direct-observation rounds, documenting patient behavior. The role also helps orient patients to the unit, supports daily living skills, models and teaches appropriate life skills, and may provide physical restraint or intervention when appropriate. Training is provided.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least three years of related experience in a hospital setting with psychiatric experience.
Successfully complete BLS and Handle with Care training within 30 days of employment and before assisting in restraint procedures.

Nice To Haves

Educational or work experience in psychology, human services, nursing, or social work environments.

Responsibilities

Assess patient behavior, escort patients, and interact with them continuously throughout the shift.
Conduct Handle with Care, BLS, and MHT Academy trainings.
Precept and train new and existing Mental Health Technicians.
Conduct direct-observation rounds during the assigned shift and document patient behavior.
Model and teach appropriate life skills to patients.
Orient patients to the unit and assist them with daily living skills.
Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
Provide physical restraint or intervention when appropriate; training will be provided.