Psychiatric Technician

merakeycareers; Warner Robins (GA, PA); On-site; USD 49,200,000 - 70,803,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement plan (pre-tax & Roth)

DailyPay

Goga wellbeing platform

Care.com backup care

EAP counseling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is hiring Psychiatric Technicians for the Adult Behavioral Health program in York, PA. This full-time role offers 2nd shift schedules (evening hours) and 40-hour weeks, with pay rates shown depending on education level.

The position provides direct care to individuals with serious mental illness in an Extended Acute Care setting. Responsibilities include de-escalation, documentation, treatment planning participation, and supporting daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health or related field is required for Technician II.
• High school diploma/GED with 12 college hours in a mental health or related field OR 6 months of relevant work experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have an active driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Safely manage agitated consumers using de-escalation techniques.
• Complete clear and accurate documentation.
• Provide care considering rights, safety and therapeutic environment for consumers.
• Report consumer crises and unusual incidents to Program Director/Supervisor.
• Support individuals with household activities (cleaning, laundry, etc).
• Teach activities of daily living (money management, hygiene, scheduling, social and leisure activities).
• Assist in developing and implementing activities to increase independent living and community skills.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Documentation

Direct patient care

Crisis reporting

Household assistance

ADL instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services

High school diploma or GED

Job 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 a full-time Psychiatric Technician to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in York, PA.

We are hiring for multiple full‑time positions at one location. 2nd shift schedules available, all 40 hours per week.

Available Schedules:

2nd Shift: 4:00 PM–12:00 AM (Week 1: Sun, Tue–Fri; Week 2: Tue–Sat)

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM (Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat; Week 2: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri)

Ideal for candidates seeking consistent evening hours.

Earn $19.71/hour with a Bachelor’s degree (up to $23.71–$24.71 with shift differentials) or $17.17/hour with a high school diploma/GED (up to $21.17–$22.17 with shift differentials). Plus Enhanced Pay eligibility.

Position Details

Our psychiatric technicians provide direct care to individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) in an Extended Acute Care (EAC) facility. This role involves supporting consumers in developing life skills for greater independence, implementing individualized treatment plans, and actively participating in the treatment planning process.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and respectfully manage agitated consumers with appropriate use of de-escalation techniques.
• Complete clear and accurate documentation.
• Provide care and treatment in a manner that considers the rights, safety, comfort and overall therapeutic environment for consumers.
• Report all consumer crisis and or unusual incidents immediately to the Program Director/ Supervisor.
• Support individuals in the performance of household activities (cleaning, organizing, laundry, etc).
• Teach and promote various activities of daily living (money management, hygiene, time management, keeping a schedule, social and leisure activities, etc).
• Assist in developing and implementing activities to increase skills in independent and community living, socialization/leisure time and to build on strengths to promote positive growth for the consumer.

Benefits

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.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

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!

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Psychiatric Technician I - High School Diploma/GED with completion of 12 semester hours of college coursework in a mental health or a related field OR 6 months of work experience in mental health or a related field.
• Psychiatric Technician II - Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or a related field.
• Ability to physically intervene in the provision of care to individuals is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• An active and unrestricted driver's license is required.
• Experience with adults in residential and/or community settings is preferred.