Psychiatric Technician II - PRN at Merakey Education Autism Services

Chippewa Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

19.55

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psycho-Educational Groups, Life Skills Development, Documentation, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Environment, Personal Growth, Independent Living Skills, Mental Health Knowledge

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

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 - PRN to join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location. Earn $19.55/hour. 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 benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements. * DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! * Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. * Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance) * Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).\ * Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. * 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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo]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: * Bachelors degree in Psychology/Social Work/Criminal Justice/related human services field required. * Minimum one year experience in the mental health field required. * Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles. * All Clearances required by OMHSAS. * Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Technician II ensures the safety and well-being of residents in the Residential Program, focusing on therapy and personal development. Responsibilities include leading psycho-educational groups, assisting residents with life skills, and providing crisis intervention when necessary.