Psychiatric Technician I - PRN - Russellton, PA

Merakey; Russellton (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Limited benefits

EAP

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey in Russellton, PA is seeking a Psychiatric Technician I - PRN to join an extraordinary team dedicated to the welfare of adult residents in a residential program. The role supports treatment plan goals and direct care responsibilities, with opportunities for growth within Merakey’s programs.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, and at least 6 months' paid or volunteer mental health experience, a valid driver's license, and OMHSAS clearances.

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 and recovery principles required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• All OMHSAS clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Works with and adheres to the safety and welfare of adult residents in the Residential Program.
• Participates in carrying out residents' treatment plan goals and assisting with planning.
• Provides support with direct care responsibilities and growth opportunities within Merakey programs.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Driver's license

OMHSAS clearances

Recovery principles

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

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 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.