PRN Mental Health Technician
Springdale, AR
Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Whether you're a student pursuing a healthcare career, already working in behavioral health, or simply looking for a rewarding PRN opportunity, we'd love to meet you!
At Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks, our Mental Health Technicians are more than staff—they're mentors, role models, advocates, and a vital part of each child's healing journey. Every shift offers the opportunity to encourage, teach, support, and help change a young person's life.
If you're compassionate, dependable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, this could be the perfect fit.
At Perimeter Behavioral Health, we believe every child deserves hope, healing, and a chance to thrive. As a leading behavioral healthcare providers, we're committed to delivering exceptional psychiatric and residential treatment services for children and adolescents.
When you join our team, you're joining a mission—not just a job.
As a PRN Mental Health Technician, you'll work alongside nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, and other professionals to create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for our adolescent residents.
Your day may include:
Building positive, therapeutic relationships with youth
Supervising daily activities and ensuring resident safety
Teaching healthy coping skills, communication, and life skills
Encouraging positive behaviors while serving as a role model
Assisting with meals, hygiene, recreation, and daily routines
Documenting observations and resident progress
Supporting therapeutic programming and group activities
Using verbal de-escalation techniques (and physical intervention only when necessary—we provide all required training)
Helping create an environment where healing can happen
We're looking for people who genuinely care about helping others.
Required:
High school diploma or GED
Preferred:
Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, education, social services, juvenile services, childcare, or direct support
College coursework in psychology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, nursing, education, or related fields
You may be a great fit if you are:
Compassionate and patient
Calm under pressure
A strong communicator
Reliable and dependable
Comfortable working as part of a team
Passionate about helping youth succeed
This is a PRN (as-needed) position with flexible scheduling.
Available shifts include:
️ Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekend availability is encouraged.
Meaningful work that truly changes lives
Flexible PRN scheduling
Paid training provided
Opportunities for career advancement
Supportive leadership and team environment
Gain valuable behavioral health experience
Perfect experience for future nurses, counselors, therapists, social workers, and healthcare professionals
Every shift is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
If you're looking for more than just a paycheck and want a career where your compassion, patience, and encouragement make a difference every day, apply today!
Join Perimeter Behavioral Health of the Ozarks and become part of a team that's changing lives—one child, one family, and one success story at a time.
Perimeter Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.