Psychiatric Technician at Merakey Education Autism Services

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

18.25

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Monitoring, Daily Living Assistance, Medication Administration, Therapeutic Support, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Collaboration, Safety Maintenance

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 looking for Psychiatric Technician to join our 7-bed Residential Program (CRR) in Bethlehem, PA. The Psychiatric Technician will: * Monitor Patient Health: Observe and record patients’ mental and physical health, behavior, and responses to treatment. * Assist with Daily Living: Help patients with personal hygiene, eating, dressing, and other daily activities. * Administer Medication: Dispense prescribed medications and monitor for side effects or reactions. * Support Therapeutic Activities: Lead or assist in recreational and therapeutic group sessions. * Crisis Intervention: Respond to patients in crisis, including de-escalation and restraint when necessary. * Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient progress, incidents, and treatment responses. * Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work closely with psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and counselors to develop and implement individualized care plans. * Maintain Safety and Confidentiality: Ensure a safe environment and uphold patient rights and confidentiality at all times. Earn $16.25 per hour OR $18.25 per hour with the selection of our Enhanced Pay option! 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 [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. [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: * High School Diploma/GED * Must be 21 years of age. * Experience working with adults in a behavioral or mental health program preferred. * Valid driver's license required. * Must be able to work full time hours, Sunday through Thursday 7am-3pm

Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Technician will monitor patient health, assist with daily living activities, and administer medication. They will also support therapeutic activities and respond to crises as needed.