Psych Tech

Merakey • Fountain Hill, PA

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician administers medications and therapeutic treatments, monitors for potential side effects, and reports concerns. The role provides care that respects patient rights and supports safety, comfort, and a therapeutic environment. The technician observes, documents, and reports resident behavior; monitors and records residents’ weights, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration according to physician orders and monthly for all residents; communicates with coworkers and supervisors about matters affecting patient care or well-being; completes resident charts; and orders medication refills. The technician also assists with orienting and training new staff, understands and implements Merakey policies and procedures, and acts as lead staff when the Administrator or Assistant Administrator is unavailable. Other duties may be assigned by the Administrator. This is a PRN position requiring availability to work all three shifts as needed, one weekend per month, and either Christmas or New Year’s Day. Pay is $18.30.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a verifiable high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.
• Must be able to work all three shifts as needed, one weekend a month, and Christmas or New Year’s Day.

Nice To Haves

• Mental health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and therapeutic treatments, monitor for potential side effects, and report them.
• Provide care that considers patient rights, safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment.
• Observe, document, and report resident behavior.
• Monitor and document residents’ weights, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration according to physician orders and monthly for all residents.
• Communicate with coworkers and supervisors in a timely manner about matters affecting patient care or well-being.
• Complete resident charts.
• Assist with orientation and training of new staff members.
• Understand and implement Merakey policies and procedures.
• Order medication refills.
• Act as lead staff when the Administrator or Assistant Administrator is unavailable.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to pay.
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) employee contribution options.
• Voluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance through the American Worker; not a substitute for major medical insurance.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED