Psychiatric Youth Specialist
About The Position
Sycamores provides a spectrum of equitable mental health services through various programs to multicultural populations of all acuities. Although it serves a variety of consumers, the agency focuses primarily on providing care to low-income, high at- risk consumers. The role of the Psychiatric Consumer Specialist is to support in the care, supervision, delivery of health services, and implementation of behavioral interventions that develop coping and problem-solving skills, teach social skills, and teach transference of those skills into the home, school, and community. These interventions are provided to consumers in the residential programs. These interventions are developed within the collaborative planning process and are prescribed by the program. Starting Pay Range: $26- $29 per hour (starting pay will be based on previous work experience and educational background.) Shift Schedule: Wednesday, 11am-10pm; Thursday, 1pm-10pm; Friday, 1pm-9pm; Saturday, 8am-8pm
Requirements
- Current licensure as a California psychiatric technician.
- Basic training and or experience in medical procedures and administering medication required.
- Minimum 1 years’ experience working with SED children, consumer/consumers preferred.
- Maintains all required licenses and certifications.
- As this position requires the driving of company vehicles for crisis intervention, including the provision of urgent or emergency services, driving is an essential function of this position. Candidate qualifications therefore include:
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Acceptable driving record as determined Agency policy.
- Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
