Residential Care Associate - Medicine Tech

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

23d

About The Position

Are you passionate about supporting adolescents in a therapeutic residential setting? Join our dedicated team as a Residential Care Associate / Med Tech and make a meaningful impact every day. What You’ll Do: Provide compassionate, hands-on care to children and adolescents in a residential treatment program Facilitate therapeutic groups, recreational activities, and daily routines Administer medications under supervision and maintain accurate documentation Monitor resident safety and well-being, responding to behavioral needs with empathy and professionalism Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support individualized treatment plans Transport residents to appointments and community activities Assist with onboarding and training of new staff Ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? Apply today and become part of a team that values safety, dignity, and growth. Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role. Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Requirements

• Minimum age: 21
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check, physical, and drug screening
• Willingness to complete required residential training and CPS clearance
• Current CPR/BLS certification

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field preferred
• Experience working with adolescents in residential care preferred
• Certified Medication Technician (CMT) through Maryland Board of Nursing preferred—or willingness to complete training

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care to children and adolescents in a residential treatment program
• Facilitate therapeutic groups, recreational activities, and daily routines
• Administer medications under supervision and maintain accurate documentation
• Monitor resident safety and well-being, responding to behavioral needs with empathy and professionalism
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support individualized treatment plans
• Transport residents to appointments and community activities
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees