Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

We are seeking a Psychiatric Technician to join our team in our Bethlehem, PA location.

Position Details

The Psychiatric Technician works with and adheres to the safety and welfare of all consumers with mental and behavioral health diagnoses in their residential programs while carrying out direct care responsibilities. The facility is a small (up to 7 residents), home-like setting in a residential neighborhood. The residents are independent with personal care (staff are not hands-on with showering, etc.)

The Psychiatric Technician will:

• participate in and follow the treatment planning process.
• organize and engage residents in community-based, recovery based and recreational activities (movies, shopping, eating out, parks, etc.)
• lead/Co-lead educational and recreational group activities.
• coach/model/educate on activities of daily living (cooking, cleaning, hygiene, budgeting, shopping) and communication skills
• provide reminders and education about social norms and safety.
• provide support/comfort/guidance to residents.

Earn $17.30 / hour with the selection of our Enhanced Pay option!

Benefits

Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!

• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A High School Diploma and/or a GED, associate or bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience working with adults in residential and/or community settings with behavioral or mental health challenges is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• Me be able to work Tuesday through Saturday, 3pm-11pm