Psychiatric Technician

Centered Health LLC•Moorpark, CA

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician provides rehabilitative support to a co-occurring population, helping ensure clients and staff have what they need while following the direction of the Clinical Director and Program Director. The role supports client safety, daily activities, medication self-administration, documentation, groups, and communication among the care team. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid first aid and CPR certification.
At least 1 year of experience in the social services field.
Genuine desire to work with the population served.
Current driver’s license held for a minimum of 5 years, current auto insurance, and a clear DMV report.
Solid written and oral communication, collaboration, and intervention skills.
Ability to problem-solve and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivation and initiative to complete daily tasks with minimal supervision, and ability to work as a group to carry out daily chores.
Ability to maintain line-of-sight supervision for designated clients while prioritizing the safety and security of the whole group.
Cooperative, positive, and enthusiastic attitude toward employees, clients, and visitors, including in the face of resistance or adversity.
Punctuality for scheduled shifts and ability to take the full 30-minute lunch break between 3.5 and 5 hours after clocking in.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods, bend, stoop, and walk frequently.
Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to walk up a steep incline, often in the heat.

Responsibilities

Conduct client intake and discharge inventories and document all items in the EMR system.
Provide line-of-sight supervision to clients throughout the shift and maintain active participation with them.
Provide and facilitate assigned educational and support groups and promptly document these activities in client records.
Complete required trainings to support professional growth and effectiveness.
Provide crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
Prepare and monitor medication self-administration, documenting all details in the EMR.
Complete, update, and maintain the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Log for all clients.
Document clients’ daily activities, unusual behavior, and pertinent information in the EMR.
Communicate regularly with fellow Psychiatric Technicians, therapists, the nurse, and the Program Director.
Ensure clients are in the designated group area before each group, encourage attendance, and communicate refusals to the appropriate parties.
Conduct thorough room and facility searches to support client safety.
Transport clients to offsite appointments as assigned and maintain a safe driving record.
Collect and prepare UA POC tests, schedule FedEx pickup, and document results in the EMR.
Provide clients with approved belongings during designated leisure periods.
Assist clients with activities of daily living, including cleaning, putting belongings away, folding laundry, and cleaning up after meals; complete other assigned house chores.
Carry out other delegated responsibilities.