Psychiatric Technician II

Merakey

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Technician II ensures the safety and well-being of residents by leading psycho-educational groups and assisting with life skills for independent living. They are responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and providing crisis intervention within a therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related human service field and at least one year of experience working with individuals with severe mental illness. You also possess a valid Driver's License and are able to obtain all required OMHSAS clearances.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Psychology

Human Service

Severe mental illness

Recovery principles

Recovery driven service system

Driver's License

OMHSAS clearances

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 to join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.


Earn $19.55/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.


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 medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

  • DailyPay
  • Work/Life Balance
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Cell Phone Discount Plans
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Care.com Membership

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.

Merakey

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education non-profit provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations. We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential. PURPOSE: Putting our heart and soul into exceptional care. VISION: To be a nationally recognized provider of the highest quality health and human services. CORE VALUES: Compassion | Diversity | Integrity | Quality | Safety | Trust EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2018, NHS HUMAN SERVICES, INC. CHANGED ITS NAME TO MERAKEY!
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