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.

Pay:

Earn $18.50 an hour with the selection of enhanced pay.

Shift:

PRN 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. 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: Mental Health experience is preferred. Must be at least 21 years of age Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D. Valid driver's license and clean driving record are required Must be able to work PRN with weekends and holidays