Psychiatric Technician-1St Shift

Requisition Number90964
Position TypeFull-Time
CityBethlehem
StatePA
Shift1st Shift - with week-ends
Work ScheduleWork 2 weekends be off one; day off before and after the weekend worked.
External 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 to join our team in our Bethlehem, PA location.

 

Position Details

 

The Psychiatric Technician will:

• administer medication and therapeutic treatments, monitor for potential side effects and report
• provide care in a manner that considers the patient’s rights, safety, comfort and the overall therapeutic environment
• observe, document and report resident behavior
• monitor and document weights, blood pressure, pulse and respiration per MD orders and monthly for all residents
• communicate with co-workers and supervisors in a timely manner that affects patient care or well-being
• fill in resident charts
• assist in orientation and training of new staff members, understand, and implement Merakey policies and procedures
• complete assessment forms on each client on admission, quarterly and as needed. Someone in this role will
• order refills of medications, act as lead staff when the Administrator or Asst. Administrator is not available.
• complete all other duties as assigned by the Administrator. 

 

Earn $15.30 / hour   or   $17.30 / hour with the selection of our Enhanced Pay option! 

 

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!

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Able to work 1st shift (7am -3pm) and a rotation of weekends
• Mental Health experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age 
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required