Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Psych Therapy Services Mental Health Technician in Montclair, NJ. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees, and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit. Responsibilities 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. Orient patients to unit and developed 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 collect other specimens, including stool, urine, and sputum Handled 1:1 direct observation as needed to monitor safety for a suicidal/homicidal patient Perform any and all other duties as assigned Qualifications Job Requirements: High school diploma. 2+ years of relevant work and/or personal experience with the seriously mentally ill or individuals with emotional behavior disorders. BLS certification. Preferred Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Previous mental health work experience in an acute care facility. 1 year of direct patient care experience.