Mental Health Tech/CNA
About The Position
Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri – Primrose is opening a new residential treatment facility in Saint Robert, Missouri, and is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join their team as Mental Health Technicians. This role offers an opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping young people heal, grow, and thrive. Perimeter Behavioral Health is a leading provider of specialized psychiatric and residential treatment services. The Saint Robert campus provides residential treatment for adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioral, and complex medical challenges, with a mission 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 Night 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
