Job DescriptionPosition Title: Psychiatric Technician

Qualification Requirements:

All Temporary/Relief Psychiatric Technicians must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Experience:
• At least twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those listed in this description.
• Internships do not count toward the required experience.
• Licensure:
• Must possess and maintain a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians to provide services in the State of California.
• Language Proficiency:
• Must be proficient in the English language and able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
• Individuals who do not meet this requirement will not be permitted to perform services.

Service Delivery Requirements:

Under the direction of the facility’s designated supervisor or administrative staff, the Temporary/Relief Psychiatric Technician will provide services within the scope of practice defined by California law and institutional policies. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled individuals.
• Conduct clinical rounds and monitor individuals for signs and symptoms of mental illness.
• Perform psychiatric nursing procedures (under supervision), such as:
• Administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections.
• Take and chart vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration).
• Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans and objectives.
• Assist with group and individual therapy programs, and serve as a group therapy facilitator.
• Coordinate with other facility staff in managing care for mentally or developmentally disabled individuals.
• Observe and report changes in individuals’ physical and behavioral conditions.
• Schedule and coordinate clinical appointments; ensure individuals attend their appointments.
• Perform first responder duties, including CPR and basic first aid as needed.
• Accurately follow all documentation and reporting protocols.
• Help maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $48.00 - $52.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Shift:

• Morning shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Soledad, CA 93960 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Soledad, CA 93960: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person