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Psychiatric Technician
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What they do
A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.
$45,827 / year median in California
+22% projected growth
Job Description
We invite you to join our professional team! The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.
REQUIRES
possession of a CA Psychiatric Technician license
•Not licensed? Interested in learning how to become a Psychiatric Technician? The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero partners with our local community college to offer the DSH-A/Cuesta College Psychiatric Technician Program here on our hospital grounds. This is a 1 year long program and gives graduates the opportunity to obtain a starting salary of $70,000/year. ASK US about the program, we are happy to help!
DUTIES/JOB DESCRIPTION
The Psychiatric Technician (Safety) will be directed by the Unit Supervisor, RN Shift Lead, Senior Psychiatric Technician or Health Services Specialist depending on the shift/program at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Helps to create a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients or inmates Apply mental health principles and relationship security with patients or inmates Supervise patient activities Performs custody tasks including supervision of patient activities Shakedown, i.e., searching for drugs, contraband, weapons and inspecting facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a patient or inmate Observing and intervening in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property or signal impending escape attempts Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in the prevention and management of assaultive behavior (PMAB), that includes patient containment, heavy lifting (over 50 pounds), applying restraints, and responding to emergency situations throughout the hospital Performs nursing procedures such as administering mediations including oral medications and hypodermic injection, observing patients or inmates physical condition and behavior and reporting significant changes to a shift supervisor, unit supervisor or physician and recoding nursing notes, in the patients or inmate record
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a valid CA license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPT.
• The hiring process consists of 3 steps: 1. Create an account on the CalCareers website 2. Take and pass the required CA state civil service eligibility exam 3. Apply for the vacancy (reach out for links and steps) We offer: Health, dental and vision insurance Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options Click on the link below to learn more about our area: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html For more information , please contact DSH-Atascadero Recruitment Team at ASHRecruitment@dsh.ca.gov OR (805) 468-3660.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$70,116.00 - $89,592.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person