Merakey·West Manchester Township, Pennsylvania
Provide direct care and support to individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness in an acute care facility. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, managing agitated consumers via de-escalation, and teaching activities of daily living.
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 full-time Psychiatric Technician to join our Adult Behavioral Health program in York, PA.
We are hiring for multiple full‑time positions at one location. 2nd shift schedules available, all 40 hours per week.
Ideal for candidates seeking consistent evening hours. Apply today!
Earn $19.71/hour with a Bachelor’s degree (up to $23.71–$24.71 with shift differentials) or $17.17/hour with a high school diploma/GED (up to $21.17–$22.17 with shift differentials). Plus Enhanced Pay eligibility.
Our psychiatric technicians provide direct care to individuals with Serious and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI) in an Extended Acute Care (EAC) facility. This role involves supporting consumers in developing life skills for greater independence, implementing individualized treatment plans, and actively participating in the treatment planning process.
Key Responsibilities
Safely and respectfully manage agitated consumers with appropriate use of de-escalation techniques.
Complete clear and accurate documentation.
Provide care and treatment in a manner that considers the rights, safety, comfort and overall therapeutic environment for consumers.
Report all consumer crisis and or unusual incidents immediately to the Program Director/ Supervisor.
Support individuals in the performance of household activities (cleaning, organizing, laundry, etc).
Teach and promote various activities of daily living (money management, hygiene, time management, keeping a schedule, social and leisure activities, etc).
Assist in developing and implementing activities to increase skills in independent and community living, socialization/leisure time and to build on strengths to promote positive growth for the consumer.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
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. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] 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!
Requires a high school diploma/GED with some college or experience, or a bachelor's degree in a related field. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to physically intervene in care.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.