New 
Psychiatric Technician
 Merakey | |
vision insurance, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Bethlehem | |
 Jan 15, 2025 | |
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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 up to $17.61/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay option. Benefits Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more! * DailyPay * Work/Life Balance * Flexible Schedules * Cell Phone Discount Plans * Employee Referral Bonuses * Tuition Reimbursement * Care.com Membership 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: * 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled | |