Psychiatric Technician

Centered Health • Moorpark, CA

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician provides rehabilitative support to clients with co-occurring needs, helping ensure clients and staff have what they need to follow the direction of the Clinical Director and Program Director. The role involves supervising and engaging with clients, supporting scheduled groups and daily living activities, assisting with medication self-administration, maintaining records in the EMR, and contributing to client safety and care.

This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The listed new pay rate is $25.00 per hour, with increases contingent on maintaining full-time 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, reaching $28.50 per hour by year two.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in the social services field.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification; the employer will cover the cost of obtaining certification if hired.
• Current driver’s license held for a minimum of five years, 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 effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivation and initiative to complete daily tasks with minimal supervision, as well as ability to work as part of a group on 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 compliance with the full 30-minute lunch break between 3.5 and 5 hours after clocking in.
• Genuine desire to work with the population served.
• 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 EMR.
• 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 document these activities in client records promptly.
• Complete required trainings in a timely manner to support professional growth and effectiveness.
• Provide crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
• Prepare and monitor medication self-administration and document 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 other pertinent information in the EMR.
• Communicate on an ongoing basis with fellow Psychiatric Technicians, therapists, the nurse, and the Program Director.
• Ensure clients are in the designated group area before each group, encourage them to attend scheduled groups, and communicate refusals to appropriate parties.
• Conduct thorough room and facility searches to support client safety.
• Transport clients to offsite appointments as assigned while maintaining a safe driving record.
• Collect and prepare UA POC results, 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 and carry out other delegated responsibilities.

Benefits

• Employer covers the cost of obtaining first aid and CPR certification if hired.
• Hourly pay increases after six months, one year, and two years, contingent on maintaining full-time employment status and satisfactory performance.

What This Job Offers

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