Mental Health Technician: Patient-Centered Care & Lead Support

Merakey; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Retirement plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Online learning access

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to administer medications and monitor patients under MD orders, ensuring safety and a therapeutic environment.

The role involves documenting resident condition, weights, BP, pulse, and respiration; assisting in staff training; and leading when administrators unavailable. This PRN, on-site position is based in Bethlehem, PA and offers comprehensive benefits to support a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Verifiable High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• PRN schedule, requiring availability across shifts and some weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and therapeutic treatments and report side effects.
• Provide care respecting patient rights, safety, and environment.
• Observe, document and report resident behavior.
• Monitor weights, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration per MD orders.
• Fill in resident charts.
• Order refills of medications.
• Act as lead staff when Administrator not available.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Mental Health experience

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to administer medications and monitor patients under MD orders, ensuring safety and a therapeutic environment.

The role involves documenting resident condition, weights, BP, pulse, and respiration; assisting in staff training; and leading when administrators unavailable. This PRN, on-site position is based in Bethlehem, PA and offers comprehensive benefits to support a diverse community.