Geriatric Mental Health Technician — Unit Care & Impact

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient care in our New Jersey facilities. The role involves direct and indirect care under RN supervision, with responsibilities across inpatient, crisis, and emergency settings.

Candidates should be able to collaborate with the care team, assist with assessments and procedures, and contribute to patient safety and satisfaction throughout the care continuum.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong teamwork and communication within interdisciplinary health care teams.
• Patient-focused approach with emphasis on safety, comfort and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety and related criteria for all age groups.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients, nursing staff and other health care team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning of care from admission to discharge and in unit PI activities.
• Ensure patient safety through monitoring, documentation and prompt reporting of changes.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

PCT/CNA/related program preferred

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to support patient care in our New Jersey facilities. The role involves direct and indirect care under RN supervision, with responsibilities across inpatient, crisis, and emergency settings.

Candidates should be able to collaborate with the care team, assist with assessments and procedures, and contribute to patient safety and satisfaction throughout the care continuum.