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The Meadowglade
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
Psychiatric Technician The Meadowglade Moorpark, CA Job Details Full-time $24 - $25 an hour 1 hour ago Qualifications CPR Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Driving Social services
Full Job Description Job Summary:
The Psychiatric Technician is responsible to provide rehabilitative support regarding the care of a co-occurring population ensuring that clients and staff have what they need to follow the lead of the Clinical Director and Program Director.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for conducting client Intake/Discharge Inventory's and documenting all items in the EMR system.
- Provide line of sight supervision to clients throughout the duration of your shift.
- Provide and facilitate educational and support groups assigned and promptly document these activities in the client's records.
- Strive to increase professional growth and effectiveness through completing all required trainings in a timely fashion.
- Provides crisis intervention services when authorized and necessary.
- Maintain active participation with the clients at all times.
- Prepare and monitor medication self-administration documenting all details in EMR.
- Complete, update, and maintain the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Log for all clients.
- Document clients' daily activities, unusual behavior, and pertinent information in EMR.
- Communicate with fellow Psych Techs, Therapists, Nurse, and Program Director, on an ongoing basis.
- Responsible for ensuring that clients are in designated group area prior to the start of every group; prompts and encourages clients to join every scheduled group and communicates a client's refusal to the appropriate parties.
- Conduct thorough room and facility searches to ensure the clients' safety at all times.
- Transports clients to offsite appointments as assigned and maintain a safe driving record.
- Collects, prepares, schedules FedEx pickup, and documents UA POC results in EMR.
- Provides client's their approved belongings during designated leisure time periods.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living, including cleaning, putting belongings away, folding laundry, clean up after meals, etc. Complete other house chores as assigned.
- Carry out other responsibilities as delegated.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Solid communication skills (written and oral), collaboration and intervention skills.
- Ability to problem solve, identify, and resolve problems in a timely manner.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, takes initiative to accomplish daily tasks with minimal supervision, as well as the ability to work as a group to carry out daily chores.
- Ability to maintain line of sight for designated clients while prioritizing the safety and security the whole group.
- Demonstrate a cooperative positive, and enthusiastic attitude toward fellow employees, clients, and visitors even in the face of resistance of adversity.
- Punctual in arriving/departing for scheduled shifts and diligently takes full 30-min lunch break between the 3.
Qualifications, Education and Experience:
- Possess a High School diploma or GED
- First aid and CPR certification (we will cover the cost if needed!)
- Have a minimum of 1-year experience in the social services field
- Demonstrates a genuine desire to work with the population served
- Have a valid driver's license, been licensed to drive for at least 5 years, and have maintained a clean driving record
Physical Requirements:
- Able to sit and stand for long periods, bending, stooping and/or frequent walking
- Possess a High School diploma or GED Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds
- Position requires walking up a steep incline, oftentimes in the heat