MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - RARITAN BAY - FULL TIME NIGHTS

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join their team during full-time night shifts. This role is vital in providing compassionate patient care and support, assisting individuals with daily living activities, and ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating effective crisis intervention techniques and facilitating group sessions. With a commitment to advancing healthcare and a supportive culture, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in a dynamic and rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Assist patients in daily living activities and monitor vital signs.
• Provide routine care under the direction of a professional nurse.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate psycho-educational group sessions and utilize crisis intervention techniques.
• Conduct patient searches at admission and demonstrate healthy interpersonal relationships.

Skills

Patient Care

Crisis Intervention

Vital Signs Monitoring

Psycho-educational Group Facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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Mental Health Technician - Behavioral Health - Raritan Bay - Full Time Nights

RARITAN BAY MEDICAL CENTER- PERTH AMBOY Perth Amboy, New Jersey

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• Requisition # 2025-163855
• ShiftNight
• StatusFull Time with Benefits
  
  

Overview

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 help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine patient care services to our patients under the direction of a professional nurse. Duties include assisting patients in daily living activities, taking and recording vital signs, facilitating psycho-educational group sessions and utilizing crisis intervention techniques as necessary
• Assists patients with daily living activities (i.e.; 1-to-1 Supervision, Laundry, Bathing, and Toileting)
• Conducts patient search at admission, upon return from pass, or as clinically indicated under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Functions as a role model of healthy interpersonal relationships and demonstrates appropriate behavior for patients, family, and staff
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  

Licenses And Certifications Required

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 30 days of hire.
  
  

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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WE KEEP GETTING BETTER

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we’re ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.

Join us and let’s keep getting better together.

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