Mental Health Technician - Perimeter Healthcare

Mental Health Technicians join our family of caring professionals at Perimeter Behavioral of Dallas! If you are a Registered Nurse who is willing to work full-time shifts. Be a part of a professional team and assist in transforming the lives of children in our community then apply today!

Perimeter Behavioral of Dallas is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric Patients. We are located on 22 acres outside of the metroplex in Garland, Texas. We offer a relaxed, serene, and empowered surrounding to our patients. We strive to build a fully integrated, effective behavioral health care system.

If interested in joining our professional team, then apply today. Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas, Texas is conveniently located in Garland, Texas and has a beautiful facility with great staff. We provide quality care to children and adolescents to the surrounding area for behavioral health and mental health needs.

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 18 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 Day and Night Shifts Available

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

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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