Psychiatric Technician

Client the Best of San Luis Obispo!
The Community - San Luis Obispo, California
Better referred to as SLO, it is also commonly known to as the 'home away from homebase' with it's small-town California, big-time charm. Carefree and colorful, the SLO is a breath of fresh Central Coast air. When you're here, you're a local. Feel free to hit up the Downtown SLO Farmers Market, go wine tasting, and visit Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - you won't regret it. The city of San Luis Obispo is just one part of San Luis Obispo County, along with Morro Bay, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, Paso Robles and other Central Coast destinations. Go where your heart (or taste buds) take you: lux wineries, beautiful beaches, panoramic hikes, and landmarks like Hearst Castle. Best yet? All of this is less than an hour's drive away.

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About the Facility - California Men's Colony
The California Men's Colony (CMC) is an American male-only state prison located northwest of the city of San Luis Obispo County, along the central California coast approximately halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The CMC has been called a 'country club' and 'garden spot' among California prisons because of its wide variety of vocational, educational, and psychological treatment programs. Notable CMC programs include 'Arts in Corrections', programs for fire suppression, conservation, and other community service work, Central Coast Adult School, Prison Industry Authority, Prisoners Against Child Abuse, and other supporting programs such as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous.

Facility Address: Colony Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93409
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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