Job description

Perimeter of West Memphis is in Northwest Arkansas just across the Mississippi River from Memphis, TN in a quaint home that was built in 1939 and is a registered with the National Register of Historic Places. The programs Perimeter of West Memphis offers are designed to create an emotionally safe experience for our patients, families and staff be it in our acute care or residential treatment setting. We are seeking individuals who will make a daily commitment to improve our 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.

Our Mental Health Technician responsibilities include some of 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 Mental Health Technician candidates should have the following:

· Education: High School Degree or equivalent

· 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• West Memphis, AR 72301: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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