Psychiatric Technician

Centered Health LLC • Moorpark, CA

12d

About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician provides rehabilitative support to clients with co-occurring conditions, helping ensure that clients and staff have what they need while following the direction of the Clinical Director and Program Director. The role involves client supervision, support with daily living, facilitating groups, documentation, medication self-administration monitoring, crisis intervention when authorized, and transportation to offsite appointments. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Meadowglade is a rehabilitation center specializing in mental health and eating disorders. It offers individualized therapy, including evidence-based treatment methods such as EMDR psychotherapy and creative music and art therapies. The Meadowglade is part of Centered Health, a network of behavioral health treatment centers focused on individualized, comprehensive care. The organization describes its workplace as valuing employees’ skills, embracing diversity, and rewarding imagination and service delivery.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification.
• At least one year of experience in the social services field.
• Genuine desire to work with the population served.
• Current driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clear DMV report.
• Solid written and oral communication, collaboration, and intervention skills.
• Ability to identify, solve, and resolve problems 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, along with the ability to work as part of a group to complete daily chores.
• Ability to maintain line-of-sight supervision of 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 hot conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake and discharge inventories and document all items in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provide line-of-sight supervision to clients throughout the shift and maintain active participation with them.
• Facilitate assigned educational and support groups and document activities promptly in client records.
• Complete required training in a timely manner 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 urine analysis point-of-care (UA POC) samples, 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 household chores.
• Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.

Benefits

• Pay increases contingent on maintaining full-time employment status and satisfactory performance: $1.00 per hour after six months, $1.50 per hour after one year, and $1.00 per hour after two years.
• Pay rate reaches $28.50 per hour by year two.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED