What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Technician - Nazareth, PA position at Merakey?
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Valid Driver's license and clean driving record
- Must be able to work 7am to 3pm with a rotation of weekends
Psychiatric Technician education requirements:
- HS diploma or GED
- 1-2 years' experience working with individuals diagnosed MH/MR.
- Some college experience in the field is preferred.
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 an experienced Psychiatric Technician to provide guidance and support to the residents at our 10-bed adult residential program in Nazareth, PA.
Duties include:
- group facilitation
- one on one intervention
- supervision of our residents
- clinical implementation and oversight of client treatment plans
- treatment team member
- daily documentation in our EMR system
- all other unspecified assignments for resident(s).
Earn $16.25 per hour OR $18.25 per hour with the selection of Enhanced Pay option!
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.
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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!