Job Information
Merakey Pennsylvania Psychiatric Technician in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 5001012771906 Requisition Number 90047
City Bethlehem
Shift 2nd Shift - with week-ends
External 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. They provide care in a manner that considers the patient's rights, safety, comfort and the overall therapeutic environment and will also observe, document and report resident behavior. The Mental Health worker will monitor and document weights, blood pressure, pulse and respiration per MD orders and monthly for all residents. They communicate with co-workers and supervisors in a timely manner that affects patient care or well-being. The Mental Health Worker will fill in resident charts, assist in orientation and training of new staff members, understand, and implement Merakey policies and procedures, and complete assessment forms on each client on admission, quarterly and as needed. Someone in this role will order refills of medications, act as lead staff when the Administrator or Asst. Administrator is not available. They will supervise all Direct Care staff and complete all other duties as assigned by the Administrator. Earn $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 welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Position Type Full-Time
State PA
Work Schedule Work 2 weekends, then off one; days off prior to, and after weekend worked
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Must be 21 years old. Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D. Mental Health experience is preferred. able to work 2nd shift: 3pm -11pm Valid driver's license is required.
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.