Medication Room Technician I
About The Position
Psynergy Programs is seeking a service-driven individual to work full or part-time as a Medication Technician within an adult, non-medical residential care facility. This role involves working with adults diagnosed with chronic mental illness, assisting them in their recovery process within a residential treatment setting. The Medication Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring clients receive their scheduled medications, contributing to treatment success, preventing hospitalizations, and stabilizing housing. The position is part of a multi-disciplinary team including Mental Health Service Providers, Nurses, Rehab staff, Therapists, and Psychiatrists.
Requirements
- Full Vaccination against COVID-19 – CA required.
- High school diploma or GED- required.
- Experience passing medications in a residential care facility - required.
- Great attitude - required.
Nice To Haves
- Other qualifications, certifications, and degrees including AA, and BA
- Experience as a caregiver
- Leadership experience
- Experience working in behavioral health or in residential care
- Special certifications, skills, training, and degrees (Ex: CNA, NVCI, First Aid, CPR, Narcan, SUDS, CADC, ARF/RCFE, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Working in a medium-sized (50-80 Residents) licensed residential care facility for adults.
- Passing out regularly scheduled meds during the AM, NN, PM, and HS hours using easy-to-dispense individualized baggies containing clients’ scheduled meds.
- Passing out PRN medications as ordered.
- Documenting the self-administration of meds using user-friendly electronic MARS.
- Communicating with the pharmacy daily to ensure the follow-up on new med orders including deliveries.
- Tracking individual and OTC meds to ensure the ongoing availability of ordered meds.
- Communicating with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assisting with floor duties as needed.
- Learning therapeutic support and redirection through verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques.
- Providing behavioral Interventions like properly setting boundaries and providing redirection and support.
- Helping clients safely access the community.
Benefits
- High-quality meal per shift
- Gym membership
- Employee discount on products from popular retailers through ticketsatwork.com
- 401k with 5% employer match
- Life insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off
- Up to $2,500 per year for education
- Annual Bonus and Profit Sharing
- $2,500 referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
