Crisis Mental Health Technician – Day Shift (Per Diem)

RWJBarnabas Health; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Mental Health Technician at Monmouth Medical Center in Millstone Township, NJ. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will serve as a vigilant, supportive presence for patients in the Crisis Receiving Stabilization unit, focused on safety and compassionate care.

A typical day includes reviewing patient care plans, maintaining constant observation, assisting with daily living activities, and providing therapeutic engagement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years of related experience in a psychiatric or geriatric-psychiatric services setting required.
• One (1) year of experience as a Nurse Aide, Assistant, Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), or EMT OR completion of an approved Aide training program.
• At least one (1) year of clinical experience performing phlebotomy and/or EKG testing.
• Flexibility to work Per Diem, Day Shift, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide constant observation and companionship to patients, ensuring safety and preventing injury.
• Review and follow patient care plans to support goals.
• Document patient status and care details in the electronic Safety and Attendance record every 15 minutes.
• Assist with personal hygiene, ADLs, meals, and transportation within the unit.
• Perform clinical tasks under RN direction, including EKGs, venipuncture, capillary sampling, and glucose monitoring.

Skills

Observation skills

Patient safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Mental Health Technician at Monmouth Medical Center in Millstone Township, NJ. Working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will serve as a vigilant, supportive presence for patients in the Crisis Receiving Stabilization unit, focused on safety and compassionate care.

A typical day includes reviewing patient care plans, maintaining constant observation, assisting with daily living activities, and providing therapeutic engagement.