Psychiatric Technician II PRN

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Merakey is hiring a Psychiatric Technician II to work onsite in Beaver Falls, PA, at $19.55 per hour. This role focuses on resident safety and well being in the Residential Program, including leading psycho-educational groups, helping residents build life skills, maintaining documentation, and providing crisis intervention in a therapeutic, growth oriented environment with opportunities for advancement. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice or a related field, with at least one year of mental health experience and knowledge of recovery principles. All OMHSAS clearances and a valid driver’s license are required. Benefits include DailyPay, flexible schedules, tuition reimbursement, and more. When applying, highlight group leadership, crisis response, compliance, and commitment to serving diverse communities.

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 II to join our team in our Beaver Falls, PA location.

Earn $19.55/hour.

Position Details:

The Psychiatric Technician II ensures the safety and well-being of residents in the Residential Program, with a focus on therapy and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead psycho-educational groups to foster peer interaction, problem-solving, and treatment goal achievement.
• Assist residents in building life skills for independent living.
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow all reporting requirements.
• Support residents with household tasks and teach essential daily living skills (e.g., hygiene, time management).
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
• Contribute to a therapeutic environment that encourages personal growth, with opportunities for advancement within the program.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Social Work/Criminal Justice/related human services field required.
• Minimum one year experience in the mental health field required.
• Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles.
• All Clearances required by OMHSAS.
• Valid Driver's License required.