Mental Health Technician - Acute Behavioral Care Unit - Carrier Clinic - Weekend Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Mental Health Technician for the Acute Behavioral Care Unit. This part-time role involves providing patient care, supporting daily activities, and utilizing crisis intervention techniques. Join our supportive team and contribute to transforming healthcare through compassionate service and collaboration.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to patient needs.
• Demonstrate patient-focused care.
• Certifications in phlebotomy, EKG, or vital signs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care under nurse supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities and recording vital signs.
• Model healthy interpersonal relationships for patients.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Accountability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Mental Health Technician - Acute Behavioral Care Unit - Carrier Clinic - Weekend Evening

Join us as a Mental Health Technician - Acute Behavioral Care Unit - Carrier Clinic - Weekend Evening at Hackensack Meridian Health.

Job Description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we support one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. We offer competitive benefits, a supportive environment, and a commitment to community service. Together, we continue to improve, advancing our mission to transform healthcare and lead positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse, including assisting with daily living activities, recording vital signs, facilitating psycho-educational groups, and utilizing crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Assist patients with activities such as supervision, laundry, bathing, and toileting.
• Conduct patient searches at admission, after passes, or as clinically indicated under RN guidance.
• Model healthy interpersonal relationships and demonstrate appropriate behavior for patients, families, and staff.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to patient needs, and demonstrate accountability, teamwork, ongoing education, and patient-focused care.

Preferred:

• Experience or certification in phlebotomy, EKG, vital signs, or blood sugar testing.
• At least 1 year of behavioral health experience in a hospital setting.
• Certification as Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or completion of a PCT program including clinical components.

Certifications:

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of employment.

Additional Information

Starting pay is approximately $21.09/hour, with potential shift differentials and performance incentives. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Part-time
• Job Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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