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Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Healthcare

Delivers inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care

Mental Health Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry, Junior, Mid
Springdale, AR, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • One or more years of experience in a healthcare, behavioral, or social services setting is preferred.
  • Education or work experience in psychology, human services, nursing, or social work is a plus.
  • Ability to work a rotating schedule including days, evenings, overnight, and weekend shifts.
  • Physical capability to bend, stoop, lift, and assist with patient interventions.
Responsibilities
  • Assess patient behavior and document observations during assigned shifts.
  • Model and teach appropriate life skills to promote independent living.
  • Escort patients and assist with daily living activities as needed.
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment for patients.
  • Provide de-escalation and physical intervention when necessary; training is provided.
Desired Qualifications
  • One or more years of experience in a healthcare, behavioral, or social services setting.
  • Education or work experience in psychology, human services, nursing, or social work.

About the company

Perimeter Healthcare provides behavioral health services across the United States, offering psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. It delivers inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, family sessions, group therapy, and specialty activities like art therapy. The care model is team-based, with daily interaction between patients and psychiatrists supported by nurses, social workers, internists, and pediatricians, ensuring comprehensive, continuous care. Revenue comes from patient care services, including inpatient stays, outpatient programs, and various therapy formats. Compared with peers, Perimeter Healthcare emphasizes a broad, cross-age approach with a strong emphasis on integrated, multidisciplinary treatment and family involvement to support mental health and recovery. The company’s goal is to offer hope and transform lives by helping patients heal and regain their quality of life.

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Headquarters

Alpharetta, Georgia

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Beacon Children's Hospital broadened Alabama access and added pediatric capacity in June 2025.
  • Perimeter still operates a diversified census mix: acute, residential, child, adult, and geriatric care.
  • The private-investor sale in 2025 likely enables faster add-on acquisitions and operational upgrades.

What critics are saying

  • Edgemont said Perimeter was sold to a private investor in April 2025; leverage risk rises.
  • Residential and inpatient psychiatry face Medicaid rate pressure and state licensing scrutiny across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Integration of Beacon and older facilities can fail before 2027, disrupting occupancy and referrals.

What makes Perimeter Healthcare unique

  • Multi-state behavioral health platform serving children, adults, seniors across inpatient and PRTF care.
  • Beacon acquisition expanded Perimeter into Alabama with 32 licensed pediatric psychiatric beds in 2025.
  • Licensed facilities in Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Louisiana, Texas, and Alabama widen referral capture.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Insurance Options

Professional Development Budget