Full-Time

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

PRN

Posted on 9/10/2026

Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Healthcare

Delivers inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care

No salary listed

Springfield, MO, USA

In Person

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Requirements
  • Completion of education in social work from an accredited school of social work.
  • Unrestricted licensure in social work is required.
  • At least one year of related experience in a hospital setting is required.
  • Successful completion of CPR and Crisis Prevention Intervention Training within 30 days of employment.
Responsibilities
  • Complete psychosocial assessments of new patients and develop updates or detailed reassessments of patients.
  • Maintain contact with family and significant others when appropriate, and provide patient and family education, support, and advocacy.
  • Provide coordination and act as a liaison with community-based social and mental health agencies.
  • Facilitate discharge planning and conduct post-discharge follow-up to ensure patients are linked with community resources and reduce rehospitalization.
  • Facilitate therapeutic groups with patients daily.
Desired Qualifications
  • Psychiatric experience is preferred.
  • LMSW, MSW, or LPC is preferred.
  • CSW or PLPC candidates may be considered with stipulations.

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