Psychiatric Technician

Merakey • Fountain Hill, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to join their team in Bethlehem, PA. This role involves administering medication and therapeutic treatments, monitoring patients for side effects, providing care that respects patient rights and safety, observing and documenting resident behavior, monitoring vital signs, communicating effectively with colleagues, filling resident charts, assisting with staff orientation and training, ordering medication refills, and acting as lead staff in the absence of administrators. The position also includes completing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a verifiable High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required

Nice To Haves

• Mental Health experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED