mental health technician (overnight)
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
HealingUS Centers is looking for a reliable and compassionate Overnight Mental Health Technician to join our dedicated team.
In this vital role, you will be responsible for providing support and supervision to clients during nighttime hours, ensuring their safety and well-being while facilitating a therapeutic environment.
Your presence will help clients cope with their challenges and provide them with the assistance they need during critical hours.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring clients' behaviors and emotional states, offering support when needed.
- Assisting clients with their nighttime routines and ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Documenting client interactions and any notable incidents accurately in logs.
- Enforcing safety protocols and responding effectively to emergencies.
- Providing a calming presence and engaging clients in relaxing activities when appropriate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent; certifications in mental health or related fields are preferred.
- Experience working in a mental health or healthcare setting is highly desirable.
- Strong observational and communication skills.
- A caring, empathetic approach to interacting with clients.
- Ability to work independently and remain vigilant during overnight hours.
Benefits
401k, pto, sick time, vacation time
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates mental health technician (overnight) at HealingUS Centers a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Behavioral Health Tech roles — ranked against 1,557 active Behavioral Health Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Mental Health Support Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Support listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in behavioral health tech roles | ranked against 1,557 Behavioral Health Tech roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Support median $43k (middle half $36k–$45k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Jersey index 108.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All mental health support listings in New Jersey | 27 active | 1,595 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
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