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HealingUS Centers
Jackson Township, New Jersey

Mental Health Technician (php/iop)

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo 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 1,557 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).

Mental Health 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 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 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 healths: too few New Jersey Mental Health postings state pay.

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Salary Distribution

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$40k-45k
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$45k-50k
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$55k+

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%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 Jackson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$599k
Typical market rent
$3,281/mo
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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