Psychiatric Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Psychiatric Technician program
• Current license by the State of California
• Valid CPR Certificate
• Demonstrated understanding of psychiatric illness
• Demonstrated understanding of Psychiatric Rehabilitation principles
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the delivery of mental health services in the State of California
• Applicant must receive clearance from the Department of Justice.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing in a skilled nursing facility or an acute hospital
• Demonstrates knowledge of Professional Assault Response Training (PART).

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with clients.
• Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.
• Monitors the activities and documentation of the MHW’s on the assigned wing.
• Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Coordinates admission of new clients by designating the admitting MHW.
• Completes the admission documentation including the problem list and the I.D. note.
• Coordinates discharges by ensuring discharge orders are written, and that discharge medication and clothing are given to the client.
• Completes the appropriate documentation.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Administers medication and treatment to clients.
• Receives and presents change of shift report.
• Monitors the monthly recap of physician orders, medication record and treatment records.
• Reviews all medical and psychological reports.
• Informs the physician and nursing administrator of any abnormalities found in the client’s condition or laboratory reports.
• Completes the twenty-four hour Supervisors Report and the Charge Nurse’s Report each shift.
• Participates as a team member and provides input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.
• Reviews and implements client treatment plans.
• Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of client behavior and condition.
• Notifies the supervisor of those clients who are clinical management concerns.
• Observes, records and reports client social, medical and psychiatric behavior.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills.
• Demonstrates a good rapport and cooperative working relationships with all members of the team; responds to co-workers with concern and promotes group morale.
• Continually focuses on assigned tasks and seeks and implements improvements.
• Understands and demonstrates the safety program in all activities.
• Protects clients from behavior that could damage themselves or others.
• Practices universal precautions at all times.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of Telecare’s customers including clients/clients, families and governmental agencies in all interactions and conduct.
• Acts in a professional manner, demonstrates respect and understanding of the community and neighborhood when representing Telecare in the community.
• Completes and follows through with tasks and assignments, meeting expected deadlines.
• Understands and demonstrates knowledge of all policies associated with attendance.
• Attends all assigned in-service education classes.
• Role models excellent professional practice.
• Always dresses appropriately and professionally.

Benefits

• Geographic differentials to its pay ranges