Jackson MHT & RN Hiring Event Wednesday 11/4/2026 11:00AM - 1:00PM
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- RN license
- Compact (multistate) license
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About the job
Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson is hosting a Hiring Event for Mental Health Technicians (MHT) and Registered Nurses (RN). Join us on Tuesday October 27, 2026, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm to interview and learn more!
Job Descriptions for Mental Health Technician and Registered Nurse:
Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson has immediate openings for Mental Health Technicians (MHT). We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness as we expand our growing company!
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Jackson is a behavioral health treatment facility providing care to adolescents. Located in Jackson, TN, Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson's goal is to provide a responsive healing environment for patients and to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion. Join our professional team today.
The Mental Health Technician responsibilities include the following: Participates in the development and implementation of clients' behavioral programs by providing care and close supervision of facility clients, documenting behavior, developing positive relationships with clients and co-workers, following facility policies and procedures, implementing treatment plans and providing crisis intervention as necessary.
Qualified candidates should have the following
AGE - At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
EXPERIENCE - Work experience with children and adolescents and/or within a medical office preferred.
EDUCATION - High School diploma or GED.
JOB DUTIES -
- Document patient updates
- Behavior Management
- Ensure patient safety
- Work towards treatment goals utilizing appropriate tone and volume while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
SCHEDULE - 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM (Day) OR 6:45 pm - 7:15 am (Night)
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment for this position is a residential facility setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to clients who may ask inappropriate personal questions, display socially unacceptable personal behaviors, use profanity and sexually explicit phrases, make insulting remarks or threats regarding appearance, age, sex, or race, and exhibit defiance, dishonesty, and assaultive or self-destructive behaviors. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be subject to occasional local travel as required by facility needs. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson has an immediate opening for RNs . We are seeking individuals who are committed to improving the lives of those with mental health illness.
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Jackson is a residential and acute treatment facility providing care to adolescents. Located in Jackson, TN. Perimeter Behavioral of Jackson's goal is to provide a responsive healing environment for patients and to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion. Join our professional team today.
The Nurse’s responsibilities include some of the following
- Providing quality and excellent nursing care to assigned behavioral health children and adolescents
- Regularly assess, plan, implement and evaluate each resident’s care and produce a comprehensive nursing assessment care and current nursing care plan
- Develops measurable goals on the Multi-disciplinary Treatment Plan that are mutually set with the treatment team, and resident
- Complete daily progress notes for assigned residents
- Provides a safe, therapeutic environment that protects resident's rights
- Maintains professional relationship with patients, family members and the staff of the Facility
Qualified candidates should have the following
- Active RN license in the State of Tennessee or compact license.
To learn more about the company, please visit our website at: https://www.perimeterhealthcare.com
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.
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From Perimeter Healthcare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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