Psychiatric Technician I
- Driver's license
Open in 2 locations
Merakey posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.
Pennsylvania
3 open- $18.27/hr
Beaver Falls, PA (opens on this page)
Full-Time · Added today
- $18.51/hr
Beaver Falls, PA (opens on this page)
Full-Time · Added today
- $18.51/hr
Russellton, PA (opens on this page)
Full-Time · Added today
How this pay compares
This posting states $18.27 an hour. Open behavioral health technician jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $21.01 an hour, the middle half $18.36–$23.10, across 56 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Behavioral health technicians employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $21.12 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
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 Beaver Falls, PA location.
Earn $18.27/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!
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- High school Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 6 months paid or volunteer experience with mental health clients required.
- Knowledge and understanding of severe mental illness, recovery principles and recovery driven service system required.
- Valid Driver’s License required.
- All Clearances required by OMHSAS.
From Merakey's job posting for Beaver Falls, PA, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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