Evening Mental Health Technician: Patient Care & Safety

Endeavor Health; Highland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse at Highland Park Hospital. You will help maintain a safe milieu, participate in treatment planning, document according to procedures, and support daily patient needs.

This full-time role offers 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM shifts, rotating weekends and holidays, with hourly pay range $21.10 to $30.60 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to demonstrate de-escalation and behavior management techniques.
• Valid driver’s license is required if off-site duties are performed.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification within 90 days of hire.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Delivers, sets up and removes meal trays; documents dietary intake and notifies team for follow-up.
• Assists with activities of daily living and personal care under nurse supervision.
• Carries out plan of care and assists with vitals and basic assessments as trained.
• Transports/escorts patients and completes admission-related documentation.
• Maintains a therapeutic milieu and supports patient safety through unit rounds.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Behavior management

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CPR Certification

CPI Certification

Job description

Endeavor Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse at Highland Park Hospital. You will help maintain a safe milieu, participate in treatment planning, document according to procedures, and support daily patient needs.

This full-time role offers 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM shifts, rotating weekends and holidays, with hourly pay range $21.10 to $30.60 depending on experience.