Psychiatric Technician

Position Type

Shift

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

• Mental Health experience is preferred.
• 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
• 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 will:
• 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 in 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.
• Earn $16.50 per hour or $18.50 with the selection of our Enhanced Pay option!