Psychiatric Technician II - PRN

Merakey; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician II - PRN for their Beaver Falls, PA location. The role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of residents while facilitating their personal development and therapy. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in psychology and have a minimum of one year of experience in mental health services. The position offers competitive pay along with various employee benefits, emphasizing the organization's commitment to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

DailyPay - access your pay when you need it!

Retirement plan options available

Confidential counseling through Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts on entertainment and travel

Access to free online personal development classes

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in related field.
• Knowledge of severe mental illness and recovery principles required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Lead psycho-educational groups for peer interaction.
• Assist residents in building skills for independent living.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Intervention

Documentation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related human service field

Job description

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 aPsychiatric Technician II - PRNto join our team in ourBeaver Falls, PAlocation.

Earn $19.12/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 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!

Qualifications

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 principles and recovery driven service system required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• All Clearances required by OMHSAS.