Mental Health Technician PRN-S5 Psychiatric

Cooper University Hospital·Camden, New Jersey

$18 - $29/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 26 days ago

Practice for this role

Mental Health Technician PRN-S5 Psychiatric · $18 - $29/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-48% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Camden, New Jersey ($34.45/hr)

18 similar openings in the Camden area · median £34.23/hr

$15.00/hr · p10p90 · $60.00/hr

this role: $18.00/hrmedian $34.45/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Camden, New Jersey rates. This role sits in the 13th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 48% below the Camden, New Jersey median for behavioral health roles.

The Mental Health Technician assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct and indirect patient care, including therapeutic groups and milieu management. They are responsible for performing patient observations, vital signs, specimen collection, and utilizing de-escalation techniques during psychiatric emergencies.

About Us At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team.

Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols.

We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.

Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.

We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey Short Description Assists the Registered Nurse in providing direct, indirect and non-patient care responsibilities.

Contributes to quality patient care by serving as a significant member of the multidisciplinary treatment team in providing therapeutic groups and activities, milieu counseling and management.

Performs patient care observation rounds, 1:1 observation, environmental rounds, vital signs, control logs, glucose checks, specimen collections, treatment planning, patient education, visitor & meal monitoring, belongings and body checks and documentation as needed.

Uses verbal de-escalation techniques to manage disruptive patient behaviors, in addition to limit-setting and physical restraint application as directed, and functions as a valuable member of the treatment team during a psychiatric code and Code Grey.

Experience Required Minimum of 2 years' experience in a mental health, forensic or addictions setting.

Education Requirements Associate degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred, in Psychology or related study.

License/Certification Requirements American Heart Association BLS Special Requirements PRN, varies looking for an individual that can work flexible hours 6 shifts in a 6 week schedule hours: 7a-7:30p Salary Min ($) USD $18.00 Salary Max ($) USD $29.00

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a mental health, forensic, or addictions setting. An Associate degree is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred, along with an American Heart Association BLS certification.

associate degree
bachelor degree
Documentation
Treatment planning
Patient care
Physical restraint
Patient education
Vital signs monitoring
Specimen collection
Milieu management
Limit-setting
Verbal de-escalation
Glucose checks
Observation rounds
Psychiatric code response

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement program

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $18 - $29/hr
Location: Camden, New Jersey
Posted: Aug 13, 2026
Closes: Aug 13, 2027
Application: Employer website

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