Mental Health Technician Jobs in Morristown, NJ

A Mental Health Technician, also known as a Psychiatric Technician, plays a crucial role in supporting mental health professionals in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with mental illnesses, emotional disturbances, or developmental disabilities. They perform tasks such as monitoring patients' physical and emotional well-being, leading therapeutic and recreational activities, helping with personal hygiene, administering medication, and documenting patient behavior. They also assist in crisis situations, intervening when necessary under the guidance of a clinician.

Important skills for a Mental Health Technician include excellent communication, empathy, patience, and the ability to maintain composure in high-stress situations. They should also have strong observational skills to accurately monitor and report on patient behavior. Relevant certifications typically include CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS), along with a certification in psychiatric or mental health technology, such as the Certified Psychiatric Technician (CPT) or the Certified Mental Health Technician (CMHT). Prior experience in roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide, or Social Service Aide can serve as a valuable foundation for becoming a Mental Health Technician.

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Mental Health Assistant Psychiatric Nurse Externship Program 2025- 23601

  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Paramus, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 10 hours ago

Participates in orientation of mental health assistants. Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned. Assists other personnel as necessary....

Lead Prevention Counselor - Full Time, Days, Morristown, NJ

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 18 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 18 hours ago

Providing day-to-day oversight of counseling program staff including completion of chart reviews, patient interaction observations, case reviews, and skills coaching, ensuring the needs of team and...

Peer Support Specialist (Certification Required)

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 23 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 23 hours ago

Knowledge of the Recovery process and the ability to facilitate recovery using established standardized mental health processes....

Behavior Technician LEAVE REPLACEMENT

  • Middlesex, NJ (14 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (14 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago

Position Type: Support Staff/Registered BehaviorTechnician Date Posted: 3/11/2025 Location: Special Services Office Date Available: 04/14/2025 Closing Date: until filled   Additional...

Prevention Counselor - Full Time, Days, Morristown, NJ

  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ
  • 1 day ago

health and substance use referrals and other supportive services....

Mental Health Professional, MHP

  • Kearny, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Kearny, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Through their clinical expertise and collaborative efforts, the Mental Health Professional plays a crucial role in enhancing mental health services within the facility....

Mental Health Associate

  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jersey City, NJ (22 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Job Overview: Functions as a care partner with the Registered Nurse and Screeners to provide behavioral health care to a diagnostically/developmentally specific patient population; under...

Behavior Technician (Part time role)

  • Parsippany, NJ (6 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (6 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Analysis (ABA) by joining our mission to empower children with Autism....

Sr. Counselor

  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Newark, NJ (17 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

This full-time exempt position reports to the Clinical Supervisor, and is responsible for providing substance abuse rehabilitation services for residents. This position assists with the...

School Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)- Clifton, NJ

  • Clifton, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ (19 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Deliver one-on-one Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to clients Collect and record data on client progress Implement behavior intervention plans developed by the BCBA Communicate...

Behavior Technician Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (20 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Position Summary: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Behavior Technician for the Supporting Community Access through Leisure and Employment ( SCALE ) Program at the Rutgers...

Behavior Technician/RBT - Morris Plans, NJ

  • Morris Plains, NJ (4 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (4 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Analysis....

Youth Residential Technician - Behavioral Health - Carrier Clinic - Full Time Evenings

  • Belle Mead, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted...

ABA Therapy Services, RBT/Behavior Technician - Union City, NJ

  • Union City, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Union City, NJ (24 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

Bright Achievements is a Behavioral Health Agency providing home-base Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services....

Peer Support Specialist II

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Morristown, NJ)
  • 5 days ago

In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year....

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Demographic Data for Morristown, NJ

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Mental Health Technician Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Mental Health in Construction
Construction has one of the worst rates of mental health issues of any industry. For example, in the UK low-skilled male manual workers are 3.7 times more likely to commit suicide than the...
Mental Health History and Treatment
This course will explore the history and treatment of individuals with mental health disorders in the United States. Learners will be introduced to diagnoses, current treatment, and social impacts...
Mental Health Theory and Practice
This course prepares learners to utilize a person-centered approach to mental health assessment and case management. Learners will also be introduced to community-based models of care and working...

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Salary for Mental Health Technician Jobs in Morristown, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Morristown, NJ offer the following education background
Master's Degree
38.9%
Bachelor's Degree
33.0%
High School or GED
7.2%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Doctorate Degree
7.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.4%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Mental Health Technicians in Morristown, NJ
None
55.6%
1-2 years
28.0%
Less than 1 year
12.6%
4-6 years
2.8%
2-4 years
1.1%



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