Psychiatric Technician II - PRN

Merakey; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

EAP – counseling, legal and financial

Access to Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician II - PRN in Beaver Falls, PA to join a dedicated team. The role focuses on safety, therapy and personal development for residents in the Residential Program.

Earn $19.55/hour while supporting groups, life skills, documentation and crisis intervention in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Ideal candidates have a psychology-related degree, at least one year in psychiatric care, valid driver's license, and OMHSAS clearances.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related human service field

Job description

Position Type

PRN (no set schedule or hours)

Shift

PRN Only

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 II - PRNto join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.

Earn $19.55/hour.

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 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!

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 psychiatric/mental health field required.
• Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles, and recovery driven service systems.
• 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.