Psychiatric Technician I

Merakey; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan – pre‑tax & Roth

Voluntary limited benefits (medical/dm

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

On the Goga well‑being platform

Employee discounts & savings

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician I in Beaver Falls, PA to support adult residents within the Residential Program. The role involves assisting with treatment plan goals and providing direct care to residents, adhering to safety and welfare standards.

Growth opportunities exist within Merakey’s programs. Earn $18.27/hour with Enhanced Pay options and access to benefits including DailyPay, retirement plans, EAP, well‑being tools, and learning resources.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months paid or volunteer experience in a related mental health field, knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery‑driven service system required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• All Clearances required by OMHSAS.

Responsibilities

• Work with and adhere to safety and welfare of adult residents in Residential Program.
• Assist with treatment plan goals and participate in the treatment planning process; provide direct care support.

Education

High school Diploma or GED

6 months paid or volunteer experience in mental health field

Valid Driver's License

OMHSAS clearances

Job description

Psychiatric Technician I – Beaver Falls, PA

Earn $18.27/hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay.

Position Details

The Psychiatric Technician I position works with and adheres to the safety and welfare of all adult residents in the Residential Program including mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health. The individual participates in carrying out residents' treatment plan goals and assisting with the treatment planning process, as well as providing support with direct care responsibilities. Through experience gathered in this role, room for growth is offered within our Merakey programs!

Benefits

• DailyPay – access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan – both pre‑tax and Roth (after‑tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well‑being platform, featuring self‑care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

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. Merakey strictly follows a zero‑tolerance policy for abuse.

Equal Opportunity

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!

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months paid or volunteer experience in a related mental health field, knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery‑driven service system required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• All Clearances required by OMHSAS.