Beacon Behavioral Hospital of Luverne, Alabama has great opportunities for FT Mental Health Technician – Day and Night positions are available!

Beacon Behavioral Hospital of Luverne, Alabama is one of the premier behavioral health hospitals providing inpatient psychiatric treatment for children and teenagers. Beacon Behavioral Hospital of Luverne, Alabama provides comprehensive care that is designed for the individual, not the diagnosis. Meeting the mental health and behavioral health needs of children 6 to 17 years old. We strive to provide exceptional treatment and support to children, adolescents, and their families through a multi-disciplinary treatment team approach.

Our Mental Health Technician responsibilities include some of 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.

· Provide a safe, clean and therapeutic environment.

Qualifications for the Mental Health Technician should include the following:

· Education: High School Degree or equivalent is required. Helpful would be a Nurse Assistant or some education in social work, recreational therapy, psychology or any other related subject.

· Experience: No experience is needed. Prefer at least one (1) year of related experience in a hospital setting with psychiatric experience preferred.

· Additional Requirements: Successful completion of CPR and Handle with Care Training within 30 days of employment

· Schedule: Able to work 7p to 7a or 7a to 7p.

Minimum Age - Must be at least 21 years of age.

Our full-time benefits 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

If you are interested in joining our team, please apply on our website at https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com/careers.

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.

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.