Psychiatric Technician I

Merakey; Russellton (PA); On-site; USD 32,756 - 44,358; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

DailyPay availability

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician I to join our Russellton, PA location. The role supports adult residents in a Residential Program, assisting with treatment plan goals and direct care responsibilities.

Earn $18.51/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option. Merakey offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within our programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months paid or volunteer experience in a related mental health field required.
• 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

• Works with adult residents in the Residential Program and supports treatment plan goals.
• Provides direct care and contributes to treatment planning; growth opportunities within Merakey programs.

Skills

Severe mental illness knowledge

Recovery principles

Recovery-driven service system

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Minimum 6 months paid or volunteer experience in a related mental health field required,


• 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.

The ideal candidate

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Minimum 6 months paid or volunteer experience in a related mental health field required,


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  • 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.

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 I to join our team in our Russellton, PA location.

Earn $18.51/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

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

• 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!