Mental Health Technician / Direct Support Professional

Perimeter Healthcare•Forrest City, AR

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About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City, Arkansas has an immediate opening for a Mental Health Technician/Youth Care Worker! This is a great entry-level position in psychology/behavioral health! If you are seeking a career opportunity or desire to change a child's life, apply today! Our Mental Health Technician responsibilities include some of the following: Care for our patients daily by assessing behavior, escorting them, and interacting with them continuously throughout the shift. Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patient's behavior. · Model and teach appropriate life skills to the patients. · Orient the patients to the unit and assist them with daily living skills. · Provide a safe, clean and therapeutic environment. - Provide physical restraint or intervention if appropriate. Training will be provided. Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country. We deliver hope to our patients through the delivery of comprehensive and dedicated treatment programs. Our focus and commitment on service excellence is available across several states and different care settings. Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs. We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies. EEO We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and fellow employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection process within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required.
Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a assisted living, residential, or hospital setting.
Schedule: If working full time, must be able to work a rotation of 4 days on/2 days off. Hours will be Days: 7:00 am-3:00pm, Evening: 3:00pm-11:00pm, Overnight: 11:00 pm-7:00 am.
Physical: Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, push and pull to perform restraints.
Minimum Age - Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

It is preferred to have educational or work experience in psychology, human service, nursing, or social work environments.
Psychiatric experience preferred or (1) year experience as a Corpsman in the Military.

Responsibilities

Care for our patients daily by assessing behavior, escorting them, and interacting with them continuously throughout the shift.
Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patient's behavior.
Model and teach appropriate life skills to the patients.
Orient the patients to the unit and assist them with daily living skills.
Provide a safe, clean and therapeutic environment.
Provide physical restraint or intervention if appropriate.