Healthcare, Behavioral Health, Addiction Treatment

Mental Health Technician

Branchburg, NJOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Valid driver's license
Dependable
Compassionate

Nice to have

On-the-job training
Behavioral health experience
Licensed clinicians
Multidisciplinary treatment team
CARF accredited
Urine screenings

Role summary

High Focus Centers in Branchburg is seeking a full-time Mental Health Associate to join their team. This role involves supporting individuals on their recovery journey, working alongside licensed clinicians and a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include monitoring clients, assisting with sessions, supervising activities, supporting crisis situations, completing documentation, and providing transportation. A Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license are required. The position offers on-the-job training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive, CARF-accredited treatment environment.

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.

Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.

Mental Health Associate

Branchburg, NJ | Full-Time | $16–$17/hour | Monday–Friday

Make a Difference. Build Your Career. Grow With Us.

Looking for a career where your work matters every day?

Join High Focus Centers in Branchburg as a Mental Health Associate and become an important part of a team supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery.

You'll work alongside licensed clinicians and a multidisciplinary treatment team while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in behavioral healthcare.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

🌱 Build Your CareerGet on-the-job training, develop real-world behavioral health experience, and explore opportunities to advance toward a master's program.

🤝 Be Part of a TeamWork alongside licensed clinicians and support group, individual, and family treatment services.

💙 Make an ImpactHelp create a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment where clients can work toward their treatment goals.

📈 Grow With UsWe believe in promoting from within and providing opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

✨ A Supportive Treatment EnvironmentOur programs are CARF accredited and operate without restraints, seclusion, or searches.

✨ Additional Benefits:

First Stop Health: No-cost virtual Urgent Care, Primary Care, and Mental Health visits for eligible employees

UKG Wallet: Optional access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday

What You'll Do

As a Mental Health Associate, you'll help keep the treatment environment safe, structured, and therapeutic by:

Supporting and monitoring clients throughout the treatment day

Assisting with group and psychoeducational sessions

Supervising breaks, activities, transportation, and other program activities

Supporting the team during behavioral health or crisis situations

Assisting with urine screenings and related documentation

Completing routine documentation, chart reviews, and clerical tasks

Communicating client concerns and observations to the treatment team

Building professional relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries

Using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches

Participating in team meetings, training, quality improvement, and continuing education

Providing transportation support when assigned

What We're Looking For

Required:

Bachelor's degree

Valid driver's license

Willingness to drive a company van

If you're dependable, compassionate, and interested in building a career in behavioral healthcare, this could be a great opportunity to start making an impact while growing your skills and experience.

Position Details

📍 Branchburg, NJ3322 US-22, Building 14, Suite 1403Branchburg, NJ 08876

💰 $16–$17/hour

🕐 Full-time | 40 hours/week

📅 Monday–Friday | Staggered shifts

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and join the High Focus Centers team!

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Referral Bonus opportunities

And More!

Want to know more?

To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: https://bit.ly/Pyramid-Careers.

Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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