Mental Health Technician-Full time

Perimeter Healthcare • West Memphis, AR

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About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral of West Memphis 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.

Requirements

• Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. It is preferred to have educational or work experience in psychology, human service, nursing, or social work environments.
• Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a assisted living, residential, or hospital setting. Psychiatric experience preferred or (1) year experience as a Corpsman in the Military.
• Schedule: If working full time, must be able to work a rotation of 4 days on/2 days off.
• 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.

Benefits

• Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees