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Mental Health Technician

RWJBarnabas Health
vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
United States, New Jersey, Belleville
1 Clara Maass Drive (Show on map)
Jul 21, 2025
Mental Health Technician
Req #: 0000205456

Category: Behavioral and Mental Health

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Night

Facility: Clara Maass Medical Center

Department: Mental Health Unit-Open Unit

Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.50 per hour

Location:
1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109


Job Title:Mental Health Technician

Location:Clara Maass Medical Center

Department Name:Mental Health Unit-Open Unit

Req #:0000205456

Status:per hour

Shift:Night

Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.50, per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Job Overview:

The Mental Health Technician is a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team. The Mental Health Tech works under the direct supervision of the registered nurse to provide care to patients with diverse psychiatric illness.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Current enrollment in health care training program preferred.
  • One year experience working with geriatric patients preferred; must possess excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills; and competent in facilitating therapeutic groups under supervision of RN.
  • Maintains required BLS Heart Saver/ Health Care Provider course completion and status.

Preferred:

  • Preferred at least one year experience as a phlebotomist or EKG Technician with health care background.

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable):

  • N/A

Scheduling Requirements (non-exempt positions):

  • Full-Time
  • Nights
  • 37.5 Hour Work Week

Essential Functions:

All methods of practice and/or work performance shall conform to written established hospital policies and procedures and be carried to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer



RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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