Mental Health Technician, Neurodivergent Unit, Night Shift

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician, Neurodivergent Unit role is onsite in Waynesville, MO; compensation is not specified, though the posting mentions competitive pay based on verified experience or education and shift differentials. The role supports adolescent patients at Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Missouri, a residential treatment facility. The technician helps maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients with diverse communication, sensory, and support needs. The role provides person-centered support, observes and communicates changes, assists with daily routines, and collaborates with the treatment team.

What you'll do

• Provide respectful, person-centered patient support
• maintain a calm, safe, and therapeutic unit environment
• observe, document, and communicate changes in behavior or well-being
• support daily routines, activities of daily living, and unit programming
• use de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches as needed
• collaborate with nurses, clinicians, and the treatment team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

neurodivergent unit

behavioral health

adolescent care

residential treatment

person-centered support

trauma-informed care

de-escalation

perimeter healthcare

waynesville mo

night shift

$1,000 sign-on bonus

high school diploma

rotating schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• retirement plan with employer match
• career growth and ongoing training
• shift differentials.

Why this role

The posting identifies a night-shift sign-on bonus of $1,000. A high school diploma or equivalent and age 21 or older are required; rotating schedules may include days, evenings, overnight, and weekends.

About the employer

Perimeter Healthcare is hiring for this role. Industry: Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities. Sector: 62.