$18.51/hour

Psychiatric Technician I

United StatesUnited StatesNormalmid
OtherBehavioral Health TechnicianPsychiatricHealthcare Clinical
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Key Responsibilities

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.

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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 I to join our team in our Russellton, PA location.

 

Earn $18.51/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

 

Position Details

 

The Psychiatric Technician I position works with and adheres to the safety and welfare of all adult residents in the Residential Program including mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health.  The individual participates in carrying out residents’ treatment plan goals and assisting with the treatment planning process, as well as providing support with direct care responsibilities.  Through experience gathered in this role, room for growth is offered within our Merakey programs! 

 

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

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. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. 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!

Minimum Education: High School diploma/GED
Work Experience: Minimum 6 months paid or volunteer experience in a related field, knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness,
recovery principles and recovery driven service system.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States
On-site within the country
Who can apply
US

About this job

Pay per year
≈ $38,501 a year
12% below the $43,722 median for Behavioral Health Technician jobs on Jobera (94 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
27 days ago
Employer
has 966 open jobs on Jobera.

Listing Details

First seen
September 28, 2026
Last seen
October 26, 2026

Posting Health

Days active
27
Repost count
0
Trust Level
32%
Scored at
October 26, 2026

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Psychiatric Technician I$18.51/hour