On Call: Crisis Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pacific Clinics•Grass Valley, CA

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About The Position

Responsible for the general medical and psychiatric care of youth. Applies practical nursing techniques and standard practices in caring for youth, including recognizing typical patterns or symptoms. This on-call role provides medical and psychiatric screening and care in mental health crises, supports pediatric treatment and medication processes, and maintains medical and psychiatric records. The position may involve crisis intervention, de-escalation, and higher-level behavioral restraint interventions when needed. The employee must be available after hours and on weekends for special needs, including psychiatric emergencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of relevant clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; two years of relevant experience equals one year of education.
Completion of a prescribed course of study and training at a school accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, with a license through the California Board of Vocational Nursing or a certificate through the California Board of Psychiatric Technicians.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Must remain physically fit enough to help keep clients safe.
If the program requires it, pass an initial physical abilities test (PATS) and obtain crisis intervention techniques certification within the first 30 days and annually thereafter.
For Crisis Stabilization Unit employment, pass a Human Performance Evaluation Test at a designated company clinic.
May have unsupervised contact with children; requires a full background check and TB exam.
Driving is required.

Responsibilities

Assist the staff RN and Psychiatrist with implementing nursing processes, youth medical treatment plans, and medication orders.
Conduct medical and psychiatric screening in the context of a mental health crisis.
Coordinate, schedule, and oversee pediatric medical treatment, including crisis response, de-escalation, and, if needed, initiation of higher-level behavioral restraint interventions.
Complete admissions and discharges, health assessments using body charts, monthly vital signs, and physical assessments, and determine physiological status.
Monitor and implement systems for pediatric nursing and medical activities and pharmacological care.
Schedule medical, dental, and laboratory appointments while considering medical requirements, service schedules, and transportation schedules.
Schedule external psychiatric appointments and follow up as delegated by the attending psychiatrist.
Follow physician orders and oversee, evaluate, and implement processes for ordering, monitoring, documenting, and handling medications, including emergency medication administration.
Maintain organized and timely medical and psychiatric records and private health information to meet standards of care, accreditation, licensing requirements, and patient-care needs.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and organize and provide staff education on health, safety, psychiatric, and medication issues.
Provide on-call after-hours and weekend response to special needs, including psychiatric emergencies, with appropriate intervention.
Recognize basic symptoms that may indicate adverse medication reactions, consult with a supervisor and/or alert medical staff, and monitor medications for potential side effects.
Attend committees, team meetings, and staff meetings.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned to support department or business needs.