Mental Health Technician (7A-7P) (MHT)

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the nation’s leading mental and behavioral healthcare providers, committed to delivering hope and transforming lives through comprehensive, patient-centered treatment programs. Our focus on service excellence spans multiple states and diverse care settings, ensuring individuals and families receive the level of care they need—when they need it most. We provide a full continuum of services, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals.

At Perimeter Healthcare, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a collaborative, mission-driven environment where clinicians, nurses, therapists, and support professionals work together to create individualized treatment plans and meaningful outcomes for our patients. If you are passionate about behavioral health, dedicated to clinical excellence, and motivated to make a lasting impact, we invite you to join a team committed to compassionate care and professional growth.

If you're looking for a place to grow your skills and experience, take a look at Perimeter Healthcare! Perimeter Behavioral of Dallas has great opportunity for Full-time Mental Health Technicians. Have day and night shifts available. We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those impacted by mental illness.

The Mental Health Technician’s responsibilities include the following:

• Care for our patients daily by obtaining vital signs, assessing their behavior, escorting them, and interacting with them continuously throughout the shift.
• Conduct direct observation rounds during assigned shift and document patient’s behavior.
• Model and teach appropriate life skills to the patients.
• Orient the patients to the unit and assist them with the discharge process too.
• Assist them with verbal de-escalation when they are agitated.
• Provide a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment.

Qualified candidates for Mental Health Technician should have the following:

• Must have a High School Diploma with 1-year direct care experience with Mental Health patients or 1 year Corpsman experience.
• Or, have a bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology with some experience with mental health patients.
• Or be a Certified Nursing Assistant with previous experience working with mental health patients.
• Basic Life Support certified and able to get CPI certification during orientation.
• Must be willing to work 7p to 7a and be willing to work rotating weekends.

• 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

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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