Psychiatric Technician II

Merakey; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Work/Life Balance

Flexible Schedules

Cell Phone Discount Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Care.com Membership

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Psychiatric Technician II for our Beaver Falls, PA location. Earn $19.99/hour with Enhanced Pay Option. The role focuses on safety, therapy, and personal development within the Residential Program.

Responsibilities include leading psycho-educational groups, helping residents develop life skills, documenting accurately, and providing crisis intervention when needed. Merakey offers extensive benefits and growth opportunities within a non-profit, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related human service field required.
• Minimum one year experience in a related field and knowledge of severe mental illness.
• All clearances required by OMHSAS.

Responsibilities

• Lead psycho-educational groups to foster peer interaction and treatment goals.
• Assist residents in building life skills for independent living.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
• Support residents with household tasks and daily living skills.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Contribute to a therapeutic environment with opportunities for advancement.

Skills

Psychiatric care

Group facilitation

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related human service field

Job description

Position Type

Full-Time

Shift

Multiple Shifts

Work Schedule

Sun 2-10 M & T 2-10 W & H 6-2

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 IIto join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.

Earn $19.99/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

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.

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

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• 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. 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!

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• 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.

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!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related human service field required.
• Minimum one year experience in a related field, knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principlesand recovery driven service system required. Valid Driver’s License required. All Clearances required by OMHSAS.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.