Psychiatric Technician – York, PA Position Available In York, Pennsylvania
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Job Description
Reference #: 5001121734106BackPsychiatric Technician#100768York, Pennsylvania, United StatesApplyApply for this job now! ApplyPosition TypeFull-TimeShift2nd Shift – with week-endsWork ScheduleWeek 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 2p-10p. Week 2: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 2p-10p.
RequirementsOur ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
Psychiatric Technician I – High School Diploma/GED with completion of 12 semester hours of college training in a mental health related field OR 6 months of work experience in mental healthPsychiatric Technician II – Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or a related fieldAbility to physically intervene in the provision of care to individuals is requiredMust be at least 21 years of ageAn active and unrestricted driver’s license is requiredExperience with adults in residential and/or community settings is preferredDescriptionAre 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 full-time Psychiatric Technician to join our Adult Behavioral Health team in York, PA.
Schedule:
40 hours/week; 2nd shift (2 pm-10 pm) with weekendsEarn $18.76/hour with a bachelor’s degree OR $16.34/hour with high school diploma/GED. Plus shift differentialsPosition DetailsThe psychiatric technician will engage with mental health consumers at our extended acute care (EAC) facility, supporting appropriate life skills and developing abilities to live as independently as possible. They will implement treatment plans and participate in the treatment planning process for the residents in the EAC.Duties and ResponsibilitiesSafely and respectfully manage agitated consumers with appropriate use of de-escalation techniques.
Complete clear and accurate documentation.
Provide care and treatment in a manner that considers the rights, safety, comfort and overall therapeutic environment for consumers.
Report all consumer crisis and or unusual incidents immediately to the Program Director/ Supervisor.
Support individuals in the performance of household activities (cleaning, organizing, laundry, etc).Teach and promote various activities of daily living (money management, hygiene, time management, keeping a schedule, social and leisure activities, etc).Assist in developing and implementing activities to increase skills in independent and community living, socialization/leisure time and to build on strengths to promote positive growth for the consumer.
BenefitsMerakey 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/benefitsAbout MerakeyMerakey 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 welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Merakey is proud to e 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.
