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Lead Behavioral Health Technician - AM
Career Insights for Mental Health / 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
Job Summary:
Completion of all basic Client supervision duties and/or documentation within Program and timelines- Client rounds on a half hour/hour basis, checking vitals and documentation in KIPU
- Responsible to read shift log at beginning of shift and complete their own shift log and essential tasks contained therein by conclusion of shift
- Complete new admission intake procedures according to Program policies on all new admissions (UA, belongings searches, paperwork)
- Documentation of daily progress in client files, group notes, end of shift reports.
- Conducting recovery groups for clients in residential level of care and documenting these groups
- Transporting clients (discharges, appointments, intakes, etc.)
- Assessing client withdrawal symptoms & self-administer medication pass documentation
- Preparing meals for clients
- Keeping house clean & organized
- Medications for clients in accordance to Program and guidelines (medication observation)
- Administering detoxification protocols (completion of
CIWA, COWS
forms, vital signs, rounds) on all detoxification clients- Crisis Intervention & AMA blocking
- Remain in compliance with HIPPA
- Filing, making copies, other office duties as assigned
- Assist, teach and/or supervise clients with general household chores, cleanliness and food preparation cleanup as required Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:
- Required
RADT I / SUDRC
(required)- One year of experience in a human-services setting; strong professional references attesting to high degree of customer service, punctuality, and professionalism (preferred)
- Ability to follow instructions clearly and precisely while experiencing multiple competing demands for employee time (preferred)
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR (required)
- Current Food Handler's Certification/Card
- Valid California Driver's License and good driving record (required)
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00- $25.