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 Licensed Psych Tech (LPT)to join our team at our program in Escondido, CA.

Earn hourly $35.00

As a MH/BH/IDD Licensed Psych Technician you will be coordinating services and care in a community based program. The position is responsible for overall medical needs of assigned individuals in our program. Performs nursing duties including assessment, treatment and follow through resolution of all health issues.

BENEFITS

Merakey offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans as well as competitive compensation plans. In addition, benefits include Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plans, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, Daily Pay, membership in Care.com and much more!

To fill out an on-line application: www.merakey.org/careers

Requisition number: 80456

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.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

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  Graduated from an accredited school of nursing or psych technician program
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  A current LVN License/Psych tech license
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  A minimum of 1 year of current LVN or psych tech experience preferred.
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  Experience working with IDD population in a community setting is preferred.
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  Experience working with challenging behaviors / mental health issues preferred.
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  Have a genuine interest in working with individuals with physical and developmental disabilities
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  A current and valid driver's license and reliable transportation may be required depending on the work location