Psychiatric Technician I - PRN

Merakey; Russellton (PA); On-site; USD 20,764 - 29,573; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options

Confidential counseling and legal services

Access to online learning classes

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician I - PRN to join our team in Russellton, PA. This role is pivotal in ensuring the safety and welfare of residents within our Residential Program, focusing on their mental and emotional health.

Successful candidates will help carry out treatment plans and provide direct care while being offered growth opportunities within Merakey. Join us and make a difference!

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months paid or volunteer experience in a mental health field required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• All clearances required by OMHSAS.

Responsibilities

• Participate in residents' treatment plan goals and assist with treatment planning.
• Provide support with direct care responsibilities.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of adult residents.

Skills

Knowledge of severe mental illness

Recovery principles

Direct care responsibilities

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 Psychiatric Technician I - PRN 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

• 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 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

• 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.