Psych Tech

Merakey • Fountain Hill, PA

7h

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician administers medication and therapeutic treatments, monitors for potential side effects, and reports concerns. The role provides care that supports residents’ rights, safety, comfort, and the therapeutic environment. The technician observes, documents, and reports resident behavior; monitors and records weights, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration as directed by physician orders and monthly for all residents; communicates with co-workers and supervisors about matters affecting patient care or well-being; and completes resident charts. The position also involves ordering medication refills, helping orient and train new staff, implementing Merakey policies and procedures, and acting 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 GED.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.
• Must be able to work all three shifts as needed, one weekend per month, and Christmas or New Year’s Day.

Nice To Haves

• Mental health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and therapeutic treatments, monitor for potential side effects, and report concerns.
• Provide care that considers residents’ rights, safety, comfort, and the overall therapeutic environment.
• Observe, document, and report resident behavior.
• Monitor and document residents’ weights, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration as ordered by a physician and monthly for all residents.
• Communicate promptly with co-workers and supervisors 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 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; these benefits are not a substitute for major medical insurance.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• On the Goga well-being platform with self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs for 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