Mental Health Technici
Listed compensation
$18.66-$26.6/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Jefferson Health Plans as a Mental Health Technician – Night Shift in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States. Number of Positions in Requisition 1 Job Details With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Mental Health Technician assists in delivering care, observing patient behaviors and assisting with various aspects of patient care. The Mental Health Technician works closely with the R.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $18.66 - $26.60/hr.
- Medical (including prescription)
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join Jefferson Health Plans as a Mental Health Technician – Night Shift.
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Technician assists in delivering patient-centered care by observing behaviors, providing emotional support, and facilitating group activities. They work closely with the nursing team to ensure patient safety, perform scheduled rounding, and maintain accurate documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED, with specific experience or education requirements in mental health or social services. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or American Red Cross is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Behavioral Health Career Context
Of the 40 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $43k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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