Compassionate Mental Health Technician - Patient Care

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Mental Health Technician to act as a caregiver for psychiatric and behavioral health patients. The role supports the interdisciplinary team and reports to RNs to promote patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with admissions, assessments and documentation. Flexibility to float between units ensures coverage and quality care across services.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• PCT Apprenticeship, CNA/MA/MHT background or related medical/behavioral health experience.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of start.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support to patient safety and comfort.
• Communicate with patients, nursing staff, and care team about patient status.
• Assist with patient admissions, assessments, procedures, and care coordination.
• Support interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge.
• Participate in Unit/Department PI activities.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT Apprenticeship or CNA/MA/MHT experience

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Mental Health Technician to act as a caregiver for psychiatric and behavioral health patients. The role supports the interdisciplinary team and reports to RNs to promote patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with admissions, assessments and documentation. Flexibility to float between units ensures coverage and quality care across services.