Mental Health Technician (Days)

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield has  immediate openings for Mental Health Technicians. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those who are experiencing mental health problems.

Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and teenagers. Comprehensive care is designed for the individual, not the diagnosis. Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is daily committed to improving patients’ lives by using a patient centered collaborative approach to provide high quality care addressing both the mental health and physical wellbeing of our patients. Join our team today.

The Mental Health Technicians’ responsibilities include the following:

· Provide positive and role modeling to the residents. Model and teach appropriate life skills to the residents.

· Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patient’s behavior.

· Promote daily living skills through assignment, and supervision of tasks.

· Conduct individual and group activities and programs.

· Orient the patients to the unit and assist them with the discharge process too.

· Assist them with verbal de-escalation when a resident is agitated.

· Accompany them to unit, mealtime, outdoor/indoor recreation, and education activities.

· Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates for Mental Health Technician should have the following:

· Education: High School Degree or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• Must be 21 years old or older

· Experience: At least one (1) year experience in a children’s services program or residential setting or has completed two (2) years of college in social sciences.

· Additional Requirements: Valid State Driver’s License. Able to successfully complete CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training during New Hire Orientation.

· Schedule: Seeking FT, PT,and PRN – Day and Night Shifts Available and Rotate Weekends.

Our benefits (For Full Time Employees) include the following:

• 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

To learn more about the company, please visit our website at: https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. 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 in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

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.

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