Mental Health Technician Jobs in Somerville, 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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Peer Support Specialist (Certification Required)

  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Somerville, 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 (8 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Middlesex, NJ (8 miles from Somerville, 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 (16 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Morristown, NJ (16 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

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

Behavior Technician (Part time role)

  • Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (22 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

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

Peer Recovery Specialist

  • Flemington, NJ (11 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Flemington, NJ (11 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Reviews records and maintains standards of HMC, JCAHO, DOH, NJ Division of Mental Health # Addiction Services. Provides high quality Case Management and linkage to care....

Behavior Technician Rutgers University

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, 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 (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Morris Plains, NJ (20 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Analysis....

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

  • Belle Mead, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, 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...

Peer Support Specialist II

  • Piscataway, NJ (10 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 5 days ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (10 miles from Somerville, 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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Behavior Technician

  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (13 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 6 days ago

Forty (40) hours of formal training in Applied Behavior Analysis....

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)/ABA Therapist in Warren, NJ

  • Warren, NJ (8 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (8 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

RBT/BT will need to have experience working with individuals with autism and possess a strong background in applied behavior analysis....

Mental Health Technician - Floats - Carrier Clinic -Full Time Days

  • Belle Mead, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 7 days ago

MENTAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN - FLOATS - CARRIER CLINIC -FULL TIME DAYS HMH CARRIER CLINIC INC Belle Mead, New Jersey Requisition # 2025-161559 ShiftDay StatusFull Time with Benefits OVERVIEW Our team members...

Full TIme Bedminster Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - 2024/25

  • Bedminster, NJ (4 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Bedminster, NJ (4 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Full TIme Bedminster Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - 2024/25 Bedminster, NJ 2 days ago CATEGORY Schools - Behavior Specialist JOB TYPE Contract Soliant is Hiring! Location: Bedminster, New...

Full TIme Randolph Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - 2024/25

  • Randolph, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 8 days ago
  • Randolph, NJ (18 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 8 days ago

Full TIme Randolph Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) - 2024/25 Randolph, NJ 2 days ago CATEGORY Schools - Behavior Specialist JOB TYPE Contract Soliant is Hiring! Location: Randolph, New Jersey...

Mental Health Technician - Older Adult Unit - Carrier Clinic - PT Days without Benefits

  • Belle Mead, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 10 days ago
  • Belle Mead, NJ (9 miles from Somerville, NJ)
  • 10 days ago

Overview 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...

Demographic Data for Somerville, 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 Somerville, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Mental Health Technicians in Somerville, 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 Somerville, 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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