Mental Health Tech/CNA

Perimeter Healthcare • Saint Robert, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri is opening a new residential treatment facility in Saint Robert, Missouri, and is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join their team as Mental Health Technicians. This role offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of adolescents while working with a supportive team. The facility provides specialized psychiatric and residential treatment for adolescents facing mental health, behavioral, and complex medical challenges, aiming to help them find hope and healing through compassionate, evidence-based care.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED