Psychiatric Technician Position Available In Northampton, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, PA
2 DAYS AGO
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Summary
Bethlehem, PA
Competitive Salary
0 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commisssion
40.00 hours per week / Day, Weekend Shift /Full-Time
Description Reference #: 5001122672006 Psychiatric Technician #100835
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
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Apply for this job now! Apply Position Type Full-Time Shift 3rd Shift – with week-ends Work Schedule Work 2 weekends off one; days off prior to and after weekend worked Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Must be 21 years old.
A verifiable high school diploma/G.E.D. is required
Mental Health experience is preferred.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record is required.
Must be able to work full-time, 3rd shift (11pm to 7am) with a rotation of weekends. 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
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 $15.61 per hour
OR
$17.61 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
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.
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Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! 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.