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HealingUS Centers
Jackson Township, New Jersey

Mental Health Technician (php/iop)

Behavioral Health Tech Top 10% in Behavioral Health Tech rolesFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

  • Top 10%work-life in Behavioral Health Tech roles

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

At HealingUS Centers, we are committed to fostering a supportive and healing environment for our clients struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues. We are currently seeking a dedicated Mental Health Technician to join our team.

In this rewarding role, you will assist in the day-to-day operations of our treatment programs, ensuring that clients receive the highest level of care and support.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing compassionate support to clients during therapeutic interventions and daily activities.

- Monitoring and documenting client behavior and progress, reporting any significant changes to the clinical team.

- Assisting with personal care and daily living skills as needed by clients.

- Engaging clients in group activities and discussions to promote recovery and socialization.

- Maintaining a clean and safe environment conducive to healing and recovery.

- Upholding all policies and procedures to ensure client confidentiality and safety.

Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in mental health or a related field is preferred.

- Previous experience in a mental health or substance abuse setting is desirable.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- A compassionate, empathetic approach to individual care.

- Ability to respond effectively to crisis situations and work within a team setting.

Benefits

401k, pto, sick time, vacation time

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Technician (php/iop) 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 1,558 active Behavioral Health Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

Mental Health Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% have no call, 42% 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).

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Behavioral Health Tech roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,558 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$598k
Typical market rent
$3,676/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

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

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About HealingUS Centers

Benefits & Perks

401k
PTO
Sick Time
Vacation Time