Residential Psychiatric Technician

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 Psychiatric Technician to join our team in our Nazareth, PA location.

Pay: $16.50

Shift: 2nd shift with weekends.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Technician plays a vital role in supporting residents' mental health treatment and daily care. This position provides direct therapeutic support, facilitates treatment-related activities, monitors resident progress, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure the effective implementation of individualized treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups in accordance with program objectives and treatment goals.
• Provide one-on-one interventions, support, and crisis management as needed.
• Supervise and monitor residents to ensure safety, well-being, and compliance with program expectations.
• Implement and support individualized treatment plans under the direction of clinical staff.
• Observe, document, and communicate resident behaviors, progress, concerns, and treatment responses.
• Participate as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, contributing observations and recommendations regarding resident care.
• Complete timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation in accordance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a therapeutic environment that promotes recovery, skill development, and positive behavioral change.
• Support daily program operations and assist with resident activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to meet the needs of residents and the program.

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.

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. 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.