Mental Health Tech Technician

Who We Are

Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation’s most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We’re proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey. Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country’s leading private hospital management companies.

We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Mental Health Technician to join the Mountainside Team!

What You’ll Do

The Mental Health Technician with assist with care and observe mentally ill patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This includes grooming needs and observation of any abnormal behavioral or physical signs.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Orient patient to unit and develop rapport with patients, family members, and significant others
• Assists in admitting, monitoring and providing therapeutic activities as appropriate
• Provide a safe patient environment by responding to patient needs and communicating with the Registered Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker immediately for any change in patient’s condition
• Provides direct hygiene and comfort care to patients including bathing, toileting, oral hygiene, incontinent care, and bed making
• Perform and document vital signs, patient weights, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, as appropriate on flow sheets, and notify the Registered Nurse of the results
• Perform and document glucose finger sticks and collects other specimens including stool, urine and sputum
• Handle 1:1 direct observation as needed to monitor safety for a suicidal/homicidal patient
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology preferred
• At least 2+ years of relevant work and/or personal experience with the seriously mentally ill or individuals with emotional behavior disorders
• 1 year of direct patient care experience is preferred
• BLS certification required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer/patient service orientation and commitment to teamwork required

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with Company match
• Company paid basic life insurance and long term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off, including an additional extended illness bank
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement and career development opportunities

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.