Psychiatric Technician

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 full-time Psychiatric Technician to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in York, PA.

Schedule: 40 hrs/week, 4 PM–12 AM; rotating weekends required (Week 1: Sun, Tue–Fri; Week 2: Tue–Sat).

Earn $19.23/hour with a bachelor's degree OR $16.75/hour with high school diploma/GED. Plus shift differentials and Enhanced Pay eligibility

Position Details

Our psychiatric technicians provide direct care to individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) in an extended acute care (EAC) facility. This role involves supporting consumers in developing life skills for greater independence, implementing individualized treatment plans, and actively participating in the treatment planning process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely and respectfully manage agitated consumers with appropriate use of de-escalation techniques. 
• Complete clear and accurate documentation. 
• Provide care and treatment in a manner that considers the rights, safety, comfort and overall therapeutic environment for consumers. 
• Report all consumer crisis and or unusual incidents immediately to the Program Director/ Supervisor. 
• Support individuals in the performance of household activities (cleaning, organizing, laundry, etc). 
• Teach and promote various activities of daily living (money management, hygiene, time management, keeping a schedule, social and leisure activities, etc). 
• Assist in developing and implementing activities to increase skills in independent and community living, socialization/leisure time and to build on strengths to promote positive growth for the consumer.

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!

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Psychiatric Technician I - High School Diploma/GED with completion of 12 semester hours of college coursework in a mental health or a related field OR 6 months of work experience in mental health or a related field.
• Psychiatric Technician II - Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or a related field
• Ability to physically intervene in the provision of care to individuals is required
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• An active and unrestricted driver's license is required
• Experience with adults in residential and/or community settings is preferred