Psychiatric Technician

Centered Health LLC • Moorpark, CA

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About The Position

The Psychiatric Technician provides rehabilitative support to clients with co-occurring conditions, ensuring clients and staff have what they need while following the direction of the Clinical Director and Program Director. The role involves direct client supervision, support with daily activities, documentation, group facilitation, medication self-administration monitoring, crisis intervention when authorized, and transportation to offsite appointments. The position is with The Meadowglade, a rehabilitation center specializing in mental health and eating disorders and part of Centered Health, a network of behavioral health treatment centers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid first aid and CPR certification; the employer will cover the cost of obtaining certification if hired.
• 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 at least 5 years, current auto insurance, and a clear DMV report.
• Solid written and oral communication, collaboration, and intervention skills.
• Ability to identify 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, as well as ability to work with 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 challenging situations.
• Punctuality for scheduled shifts and ability to take a full 30-minute lunch break between 3.5 and 5 hours after clocking in.

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 remain actively engaged with them.
• Provide and facilitate assigned educational and support groups and document these activities in client records promptly.
• 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 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 attendance at scheduled groups, and communicate refusals to appropriate parties.
• Conduct thorough room and facility searches to support client safety.
• Transport clients to assigned offsite appointments and maintain a safe driving record.
• Collect, prepare, schedule FedEx pickup for, and document UA POC 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 responsibilities as delegated.

Benefits

• Pay increases of $1.00 per hour after 6 months, $1.50 per hour after 1 year, and $1.00 per hour after 2 years, contingent on maintaining full-time employment status and satisfactory performance.
• Employer covers the cost of obtaining first aid and CPR certification if hired.

What This Job Offers

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