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JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH- FULL TIME DAYS

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, us, 08861

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Mental Health Technician – Behavioral Health (Full Time Days) Location:

Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, New Jersey 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. Responsibilities

Provides routine patient care services to 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 using crisis intervention techniques as needed. Assists patients with daily living activities (1‑to‑1 supervision, laundry, bathing, 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 – Required

High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Completion of one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician program, Fundamentals of Nursing program, HMH PCT Apprenticeship Program, or equivalent medical or behavioral health background experience. The ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing patient needs, strong sense of accountability, teamwork, dedication to ongoing education, and passion to deliver high‑quality care. Qualifications – Preferred

Experienced or certified in phlebotomy and EKG, vital signs, blood sugar. At least one year of PCT, MHT, CNA or other behavioral health experience in a hospital setting. Experience with behavioral health patients. Completed a PCT program with phlebotomy, EKG, and nursing assistant courses. Licenses & Certifications Required

AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering the position. Compensation

Starting at $20.32 hourly. This rate is a good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. Employment Type

Full‑time days Seniority Level

Entry level Job Function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care Equal Opportunity Employer

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status and are evaluated based solely on their competency and qualifications.

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