Psychiatric Technician I - PRN

Merakey; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 38,200 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Employee Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Care.com Membership

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician I - PRN to join our team in Beaver Falls, PA. This role involves leading groups, assisting residents in life skills development, and ensuring their safety and well-being.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma/GED and 6 months experience in human services. The position offers competitive pay at $18.27/hour and various benefits, including DailyPay and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 6 months paid or volunteer experience in a human service field.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• All Clearances required by OMHSAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead psycho-educational groups to foster peer interaction.
• Assist residents in building life skills for independent living.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow all reporting requirements.
• Support residents with household tasks.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.

Skills

Knowledge of severe mental illness

Recovery principles

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Psychiatric Technician I - PRN

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 Psychiatric Technician I - PRN to join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.

Earn $18.27/hour.

Position Details

The Psychiatric Technician II ensures the safety and well-being of residents in the Residential Program, with a focus on therapy and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead psycho-educational groups to foster peer interaction, problem-solving, and treatment goal achievement.
• Assist residents in building life skills for independent living.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow all reporting requirements.
• Support residents with household tasks and teach essential daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, time management).
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Contribute to a therapeutic environment that encourages personal growth, with opportunities for advancement within the program.

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

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 Employer

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

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 6 months paid or volunteer experience in a human service 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.