Mental Health Technician (Fulltime Nights)

Job Description

Job Description

Mental Health Technician Make a meaningful difference every shift. Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield is hiring Mental Health Technicians to support children and teenagers receiving inpatient psychiatric care. If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to help create a safe, encouraging environment for youth, we would love to meet you. ✨ Why Join Perimeter Behavioral of Springfield? Purpose-driven work: Help young people build coping skills, confidence, and stability in a therapeutic setting.



Supportive team environment: Work alongside dedicated behavioral health professionals committed to quality care.



Meaningful patient impact: Be part of a patient-centered approach that supports both mental health and physical wellbeing.



Flexible opportunities: Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions available with day and night shift options. What You’ll Do

• Provide positive role modeling and teach appropriate life skills to residents.
• Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shifts and document patient behavior.
• Support daily living skills through task assignment, coaching, and supervision.
• Lead or assist with individual and group activities and programs.
• Orient patients to the unit and assist with the discharge process.
• ️ Use verbal de-escalation skills when a resident is agitated.
• Accompany patients to meals, recreation, education activities, and unit-based programming.
• ️ Help maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least one year of experience in a children’s services program or residential setting, or completion of two years of college coursework in social sciences.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Ability to successfully complete CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention training during New Hire Orientation.

Schedule: Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities available. Day and night shifts are available. Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• ✨ Service excellence and a fulfilling work environment
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• ️ Life insurance
• Paid time off
• ➕ Supplemental insurance plans available

About Perimeter Healthcare Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country , serving children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. We deliver hope through comprehensive , dedicated treatment programs across multiple states and care settings. Our team lives our CARE values every day: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Empowerment.
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Ready to Make an Impact?✨ Apply today and join a team that is committed to helping young people feel safe, supported, and empowered on their path forward.
⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity

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 in regard to 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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