Mental Health Technician (php/iop)
Compensation
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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 1,557 active Behavioral Health Tech roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Mental Health Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health 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 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 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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