CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)

About the role

Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri – Primrose is opening its newest residential treatment facility in Saint Robert, Missouri, and is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team as Mental Health Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, therapeutic relationships with adolescents.
• Observe, document, and report resident behaviors, moods, and physical conditions.
• Absorb residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including hygiene, feeding, mobility, and personal care.
• Obtain vital signs and assist nursing staff with routine medical care.
• Escort residents to meals, school, therapy groups, recreation, and appointments.
• Teach and model healthy coping skills, communication, and daily living skills.
• Maintain a safe, clean, structured, and trauma-informed environment.
• Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies (paid training provided).
• Assist with physical interventions only when necessary and according to facility training.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care plans.

Requirements

• Active Missouri Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and assist with resident care and interventions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in behavioral health, healthcare, residential treatment, or social services.
• Experience working with adolescents.
• Background in psychology, nursing, human services, criminal justice, education, or social work.

Benefits & Perks

• $1,000 Day Shift Sign-On Bonus.
• Competitive Pay.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Company-Sponsored 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Ongoing Paid Training.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• Supportive Leadership Team.
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary Environment.
• Meaningful work where you truly make a difference every day.

Why You'll Love Working Here

We invest in our employees because they invest in our residents. At Perimeter, you're not just filling a position—you become part of a mission. Every conversation, every interaction, and every act of compassion helps shape a brighter future for adolescents facing behavioral health challenges. Whether you're an experienced CNA or looking to grow your career in behavioral health, you'll receive the training, support, and opportunities needed to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.