Mental Health Tech
Job Description
About the Role
Join Mountainside Medical Center as a Mental Health Tech in United States. Overview Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Psych Therapy Services Mental Health Technician in Montclair, NJ. Why Join Us?
Key Responsibilities
- The Mental Health Technician will 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.
Requirements
- Job Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer/patient service orientation and commitment to teamwork.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Mountainside Medical Center as a Mental Health Tech.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Tech at Mountainside Medical Center a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
General Medicine — Physician Career Context
This General Medicine position at Mountainside Medical Center is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Observation, Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork, BLS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Technician will assist with the care and observation of mentally ill patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Clinical Social Worker. This assistance includes managing grooming needs and monitoring for any abnormal behavioral or physical signs.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more General Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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