Psychiatric Technician

Beckoning Explorers and History Lovers!
The Community - Susanville, California
Keeping close ties to its landscape and its past, this town perched on a high-desert plateau allows those who come through to stroll golden foothills, hike or pedal one of the West's best rail trails, delve into California history, or chat with the locals over craft beer and pizza. Whatever you do, there's no need to hurry - this small town in the state's Shasta Cascade region, located about two hours east of Redding, is delightfully untouched by the rush. Learn what you can do in Susanville here.

About the Facility - High Desert State Prison
The HDSP is a high-security state prison that houses level IV inmates located in Leavitt, California. Opened in 1995, it has a capacity of 2,324 persons. As of July 31 st , 2022, HDSP was incarcerating people at 78.4% of it's design capacity, with 1,823 occupants.

Facility Address: 475-750 Rice Canyon Rd, Susanville, CA 96127

Psych Tech - RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Psych Tech will provide basic behavioral and psychiatric care to mentally or developmentally disabled patients/youth.

• Conduct daily monitoring and clinical rounds for patients with mental illness symptoms.
• Administers medications, treatments, and injections, and performs other basic nursing tasks under RN or MD supervision.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to create and implement treatment plans.
• Assist in developing and leading group or individual therapy sessions.
• Work with custody personnel to manage patients' care.
• Monitor and report any changes in the physical or mental condition of patients.
• Coordinate clinical appointments and ensure patients are present.
• Provide first aid/CPR when necessary.
• Accurately document all care and activities in compliance with CDCR/CCHCS requirements.
• Provide mental health education and develop resources for mentally ill or sex offender inmates.
• Assist patients in applying for benefits and accessing community programs.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of new treatment or rehabilitation programs.

Psych Tech - REQUIREMENTS

• Must have one year experience within the last three years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count toward the required experience.
• Possess and maintain a current and valid license in the state of California as a Psychiatric Tech.

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