Psychiatric Technician II - PRN - Beaver Falls, PA

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

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan

Voluntary benefits

EAP

Well-being platform

Employee discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician II - PRN to join our Beaver Falls, PA team. The role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in the Residential Program, emphasizing therapy and personal development.

Responsibilities include leading psycho-educational groups, helping residents build life skills, maintaining documentation, and providing crisis intervention when needed. Merakey offers growth opportunities within the program and comprehensive benefits to support your

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field.
• At least 1 year experience in a psychiatric/mental health setting.
• Valid driver's license.
• OMHSAS clearances required.

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

Valid Driver's License

OMHSAS Clearances

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related human service field

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

Earn $19.55/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!

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.