Inpatient Behavioral Health Technician

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 23,919,000 - 34,067,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care across inpatient settings. You will work under the supervision of RNs, promoting safety, comfort, and satisfaction for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, documentation, and coordination of care, while participating in performance improvement initiatives and maintaining a safe environment for patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of one of: CNA/Medical Assistant/PCT program or Nursing program or PCT apprenticeship.
• Experience with phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and safety per age-specific criteria.
• Communicate with patients, nursing staff, and care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning from admission to discharge.
• Adhere to unit safety and performance improvement activities.
• Ensure proper documentation and equipment readiness.

Skills

CNA/MA/PCT background

Phlebotomy experience

EKG/Vital signs

Education

HS diploma or GED

PCT/MA/Nursing-related program

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician to provide direct and indirect patient care across inpatient settings. You will work under the supervision of RNs, promoting safety, comfort, and satisfaction for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, documentation, and coordination of care, while participating in performance improvement initiatives and maintaining a safe environment for patients and families.