Perimeter Healthcare·Jackson, Tennessee
Provide daily care for patients by assessing behavior, conducting observation rounds, and documenting patient activity. Model appropriate life skills and maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for youth patients.
Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson, TN has an immediate opening for a Mental Health Technician/Youth Care Worker!
This is a great entry-level position in psychology/behavioral health! If you are seeking a career opportunity or desire to change a child's life, apply today!
Care for our patients daily by assessing behavior, escorting them, and interacting with them continuously throughout the shift.
Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. It is preferred to have educational or work experience in psychology, human service, nursing, or social work environments.
Experience: At least one (1) year of related experience in a assisted living, residential, or hospital setting. Psychiatric experience preferred or (1) year experience as a Corpsman in the Military.
Schedule: If working full time, must be able to work a rotation of 3 days on/2 days off 2 days on/3 off. Hours will be Days: 6:45 am-7:15pm.
Physical: Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, lift, push and pull to perform restraints.
Minimum Age - Must be at least 21 years of age.
· Service excellence and fulfilling work environment.
· 401(k) plan and company match
· Health Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Paid Time Off
Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading mental and behavioral health care providers in the country.
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 different care settings.
Our team ensures you receive the required care that you or your loved one needs.
We offer several settings for our patients including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers as well as outpatient counseling and therapies.
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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Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience in a residential, hospital, or assisted living setting. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and physically capable of performing restraints.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Tennessee are often tied to schools, community programs, and outpatient settings serving children and adolescents, so employers usually look for candidates with direct youth mental-health experience. This type of role can be competitive because the posting asks for a specific degree-and-experience mix, plus prior work with children and adolescents; the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, match your resume to the exact experience path and highlight any youth-focused interventions, crisis support, or family engagement work.
