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HealingUS Centers
Howell Township, New Jersey

mental health technician (overnight)

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago · Verified live

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).

Mental Health Support by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in behavioral health tech rolesranked against 1,557 Behavioral Health Tech roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Support median $43k (middle half $36k–$45k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingNew Jersey index 108.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All mental health support listings in New Jersey27 active1,595 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,557 Behavioral Health Tech roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. New Jersey figures use all mental health supports: too few New Jersey Mental Health Support postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
24%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health Tech roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,557 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About HealingUS Centers

Benefits & Perks

401k
PTO
Sick Time
Vacation Time

Living in Howell

Typical market rent
$3,171/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.