Psychiatric Technician I - PRN

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,352,000 - 56,482,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Well-being platform (On the Goga)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician I in Russellton, PA to support adult residents in a residential program, helping implement treatment plans and safety. The role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, at least 6 months in mental health, a valid driver’s license, and OMHSAS clearances. Merakey offers growth opportunities and a values-driven environment.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Experience in mental health field

Valid Driver's License

Education

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

Earn $18.27/hour.

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

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• 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. 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!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

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