Residential Psychiatric Technician

merakeycareers; Nazareth (Northampton County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform access

Care.com backup care

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician for our Nazareth, PA location. The role supports residents with mental health needs, performing group and individual interventions and contributing to treatment plans under supervision.

The position is a 2nd shift with weekend requirements, paying $16.50 per hour. We offer comprehensive benefits and opportunities to grow within a non-profit behavioral health organization.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years’ experience with individuals diagnosed with mental health issues.
• Some college preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Group facilitation.
• One-on-one intervention and supervision.
• Clinical implementation and oversight of treatment plan.
• Treatment team member.
• Responsibilities for documentation and all resident-related tasks.
• Other unspecified assignments for residents.

Skills

Experience with mental health

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma/GED

Some college

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 aPsychiatric Technicianto join our team in ourNazareth, PAlocation.

Pay: $16.50

Shift: 2nd shift with weekends.

The Psychiatrictechnician'sduties include:

• group facilitation
• one on one intervention, supervision,
• clinical implementation and oversight of treatment plan
• treatment team member
• responsibilities for documentation and all
• other unspecified assignments for residents

Benefits

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.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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/GED required
• 1-2 years' experience working with individuals diagnosed with mental health issues.
• Some college preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.