Mental Health Technician (MHT)

All In Solutions • Long Branch, NJ

2d • $21 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

All In Solutions provides substance use treatment and support services to help clients achieve lasting sobriety in a safe, healthy environment. The Mental Health Technician (MHT) is a frontline role focused on safety and stabilization for people navigating acute mental health challenges and substance use recovery. The MHT helps maintain a secure, therapeutic facility through de-escalation, crisis intervention, close observation, and collaboration with the clinical team.

The position is based at JW Chelsea in Long Branch, New Jersey, and is full-time. Multiple shifts are available: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m., and 12:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m. Schedule options are Sunday–Thursday, Tuesday–Saturday, or Thursday–Monday. Compensation is listed as $21.00–$28.00 per hour, with pay commensurate with experience, education, and relevant certifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass mandatory pre-employment background and health screenings.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for at least five years.
• Maintain a calm, objective, low-arousal presence during intense verbal or physical outbursts.
• Balance empathy with firm professional boundaries.
• Manage group dynamics and peer conflicts using mediation and programmatic sanctions when necessary.
• Make sound decisions quickly during crises, prioritizing the physical and psychological safety of clients and staff.
• Encourage clients to use coping skills and peer support systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work.
• Relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Use verbal and non-verbal techniques to proactively de-escalate escalating behaviors.
• Respond to behavioral emergencies and implement trauma-informed intervention protocols.
• Maintain precise clinical records of behavioral antecedents, interventions, and client responses.
• Conduct facility walkthroughs and room checks to identify safety risks or contraband.
• Report changes in client mood or stability to the clinical team to support real-time treatment adjustments.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and drug and alcohol screenings while maintaining a calm, structured environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED