Psychiatric Technician

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.

Position Details

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be able to work PRN with weekends and holidays.

Pay

Earn $18.50 an hour with the selection of enhanced pay.

Schedule

PRN (as needed) with weekends and holidays.

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker, including limited* medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (*not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.