Mental Health Technician

Job overview

The Mental Health Technician role is onsite in Waynesville, MO. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes competitive pay based on verified experience and/or education, with shift differentials. The position supports adolescent patients at Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Missouri, a residential treatment facility. The technician provides personalized support that contributes to patients’ recovery and well-being. The role includes observing and documenting behavior, teaching life skills, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment during assigned shifts.

What you'll do

• Assess patient behavior and document observations
• model and teach life skills
• escort patients and assist with daily living activities as needed
• maintain a safe, clean, therapeutic environment
• provide de-escalation and physical intervention if necessary, with training provided.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

mental health technician

waynesville mo

perimeter healthcare

behavioral health

adolescent care

residential treatment

patient observation

life skills

12-hour shifts

7 pm–7 am

day-shift sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Shift differentials
• flexible schedules
• career growth and ongoing training
• retirement plan with employer match
• medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Why this role

Full-time position described as 12-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM; part-time or PRN opportunities may be available; rotating schedules may include days, evenings, overnight, and weekends; $1,000 day-shift sign-on bonus is available.

About the employer

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