CNA | Certified Nursing Assistant
About The Position
Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri – Primrose is hiring Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) as Mental Health Technicians at its residential treatment facility in Saint Robert, Missouri. The facility provides residential treatment for adolescents experiencing mental health, behavioral, and complex medical challenges. Mental Health Technicians work directly with residents and collaborate with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other clinical professionals to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe, structured, and supportive environment. This role involves building therapeutic relationships with adolescents, assisting with daily living and routine medical care, and supporting residents’ treatment plans and personal development. The position offers 12-hour day or night shifts, with full-time opportunities and part-time or PRN options available. Paid training is provided for de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.
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 residents’ behaviors, moods, and physical conditions.
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, 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.
- Use verbal de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assist with physical interventions only when necessary and according to facility training.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care plans.
Benefits
- $1,000 night-shift sign-on bonus; the posting also advertises a $1,000 day-shift sign-on bonus in its opening headline.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental, and 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 supporting adolescents and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
