Lead Mental Health Technician

Lead Mental Health Technician

Perimeter Behavioral Healthcare of Forrest City has a great opportunity for a full-time Lead Mental Health Technician. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving our patients’ lives by using a patient‑centered, collaborative approach to providing high‑quality care.

• Care for patients daily by assessing behavior, escorting them, and interacting with them continuously throughout the shift.
• Conduct Handle with Care, BLS, and MHT Academy trainings.
• Precept/Train new and existing MHTs.
• Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patients’ behavior.
• Model and teach appropriate life skills to the 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 if appropriate (training will be provided).

Education: High School Degree or equivalent. Preference is given to those with educational or work experience in psychology, human services, nursing, or social work environments.

Experience: At least three (3) years of related experience in a hospital setting with psychiatric experience required.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of training in BLS and Handle with Care training within 30 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.

• 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.

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 to 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 and outpatient counseling and therapies.

We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection processes within the company concerning 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.