Psychiatric Technician

Merakey; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Well-being platform

Backup childcare services

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Online learning resources

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to join our team in Bethlehem, PA. You will administer medications, monitor side effects and support the therapeutic environment for residents.

You will observe and document resident behavior, monitor vital signs, and communicate with staff to ensure high quality care. The role includes charting, training new staff, and leading when leadership is unavailable.

Merakey offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to equality and employee development.

Qualifications

• Mental health experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Must be able to work 3p-11p full-time with weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• administer medication and therapeutic treatments, monitor for potential side effects and report
• provide care in a manner that considers the patient’s rights, safety, comfort and the overall therapeutic environment
• observe, document and report resident behavior
• monitor and document weights, blood pressure, pulse and respiration per MD orders and monthly for all residents
• communicate with co-workers and supervisors in a timely manner that affects patient care or well-being
• fillin resident charts
• assist in orientation and training of new staff members, understand, and implement Merakey policies and procedures
• order refills of medications,
• act as lead staff when the Administrator or Asst. Administrator is not available.
• complete all other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Skills

Mental Health experience

Evening shift 3p-11p

Education

High School diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Work 2 weekends off one; days off prior to and after weekend worked

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Mental Health experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required
• Must be able to work 3p-11p full-time with weekends and holidays

Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do!

We are seeking aPsychiatric Techniciantojoin our team in ourBethlehem, PAlocation.

The Psychiatric Technician will:

• administer medication and therapeutic treatments, monitor for potential side effects and report
• provide care in a manner that considers the patient’s rights, safety, comfort and the overall therapeutic environment
• observe, document and report resident behavior
• monitor and document weights, blood pressure, pulse and respiration per MD orders and monthly for all residents
• communicate with co-workers and supervisors in a timely manner that affects patient care or well-being
• fillin resident charts
• assist in orientation and training of new staff members, understand, and implement Merakey policies and procedures
• order refills of medications,
• act as lead staff when the Administrator or Asst. Administrator is not available.
• complete all other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Earn $16.50 per hour or $18.50 with the selection of our Enhanced Pay option!

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

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