Behavioral Health Technician
Merakey

Job Info

Merakey, York, is currently seeking full-time, benefits-eligible, 1st shift candidates.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Displays knowledge of and implements resident treatment plans. Participates in the treatment planning process as assigned.

• Engage consumers in appropriate life skills to develop abilities to live as independently as possible.

• Safely and respectfully manages agitated consumers with appropriate use of de-escalation techniques.

• Provide 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.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers medical, dental, vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

To be the difference in a child's life, apply today at: www.Merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 71839

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity, and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. 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.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Completed 12 semester hours of college training in a mental health-related field or has at least a high school diploma or equivalency and 6 months of formal training in mental health or a related field.

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.

• Experience with adults in residential and/or community settings is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled