Mental Health Tech/CNA

About the role

Mental Health Technician (CNA) – Days & Nights $1,000 Day Shift Sign-On Bonus Available! Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri – Primrose | Saint Robert, MO. Make a Difference Every Day. Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want a career where you can positively impact the lives of adolescents while working alongside an incredible team that truly makes a difference? Perimeter Behavioral Health is opening our newest residential treatment facility in Saint Robert, Missouri, and we're looking for compassionate, dependable, and motivated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our team as Mental Health Technicians. Whether you're already working in behavioral health or looking to use your CNA skills in a rewarding new way, this is your opportunity to build a meaningful career while helping young people heal, grow, and thrive.

What You'll Do

• Build positive, therapeutic relationships with adolescents.
• Observe, document, and report resident behaviors, moods, and physical conditions.
• Absorb, feed, move, and assist with personal care for residents.
• 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).
• Absorb physical interventions only when necessary and according to facility training.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care plans.

What We're Looking For

• Caring professionals who are dependable, patient, and passionate about helping others succeed.
• Active Missouri Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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

• 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.
• You'll receive the training, support, and opportunities needed to succeed.
• If you're passionate about helping others and want a career with purpose, we'd love to meet you.

About Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Healthcare is one of the leading behavioral health care providers in the country for children, adolescents, adults, and senior adults. 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 in different care settings. Our team ensures our patients receive the required care that they or their loved one needs. We offer several programs for our patients including inpatient acute treatment and residential treatment. We are seeking staff who exhibit daily the following values: C- Compassion A- Accountability R – Respect and E- Empowerment.

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.