Mental Health Technician Days and Nights Available

Perimeter Healthcare•Jackson, TN

23h

About The Position

Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson, TN is hiring a Mental Health Technician/Youth Care Worker for an entry-level position in psychology and behavioral health. The role involves caring for patients throughout the shift, observing and documenting behavior, teaching life skills, supporting daily living activities, and maintaining a safe, clean, therapeutic environment. Physical restraint or intervention may be required when appropriate; training will be provided. For full-time employees, the schedule rotates between three days on and two days off, followed by two days on and three days off. Day hours are 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. The posting identifies both day and night availability, but provides hours only for the day shift.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
At least one year of related experience in an assisted living, residential, or hospital setting, or one year of experience as a military Corpsman.
At least 21 years of age.
Able to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, push, and pull to perform restraints.
For full-time work, able to work the stated rotating schedule.

Nice To Haves

Educational or work experience in psychology, human services, nursing, or social work environments.
Psychiatric experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patient behavior, escort patients, and interact with them continuously throughout the shift.
Conduct direct observation rounds during the assigned shift and document patient behavior.
Model and teach appropriate life skills to patients.
Orient patients to the unit and assist them with daily living skills.
Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.
Provide physical restraint or intervention when appropriate; training will be provided.