Psychiatric Technician

Introduction This examination is being given to fill 3 vacancies in the Behavioral Health Services department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. The position is located in Stockton, California. Pre‑Employment Drug Screening and Background Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Typical Duties Participates as a member of a treatment team in developing and implementing individual and group treatment programs for patients. Provides professional general and psychiatric nursing care to patients; monitors patient activities; assists patients to follow prescribed treatment plans. Observes patients' physical conditions and behavior; evaluates patient progress; reports significant changes to professional staff; records clinical notes on patients. Assists patients with feeding, habit training; keeps living areas clean; protects patients from personal injury; motivates patients to develop self‑reliance in daily living. Monitors and administers medications and treatment, including hypodermic injections, catheterizations, enemas and oral medications; takes and charts temperatures, pulse and respiration; assists families and care providers in monitoring and administering medications. Admits and orients patients to inpatient facilities; acts as Court liaison through the admission process. Counsels family; explains patient's illness, medications and treatment; assists family to prepare for patient's discharge. Orders supplies, keeps records, and prepares reports. Participates in in‑service training programs. Minimum Qualifications License: Completion of an accredited training program for Psychiatric Technician is required for entrance to testing. Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners of the State of California is required prior to employment. Special Requirement: The facility will perform a background investigation on prospective employees, including criminal background information from State and Federal information banks. Knowledge Basic concepts of mental illness and mental health; the physical, emotional and social needs of emotionally disordered individuals; fundamentals of psychiatric terminology; principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individual or groups of mentally ill, or emotionally disturbed patients. Ability Apply routine psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients; recognize symptoms indicative of adverse patient reactions; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; participate in treatment programs for patients; understand and follow written and oral directions; express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Physical/Mental Requirements Mobility – occasional operation of computers, sitting for long periods of time and driving; frequent walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting. Lifting – ability to constantly lift 5 pounds or less and frequently up to 70 pounds. Vision – constant overall vision, color/depth and eye‑hand coordination and peripheral vision; frequent reading and close‑up work. Dexterity – constant repetitive motion, writing, holding, reaching, grasping and writing. Hearing/Talking – constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone/radio. Emotional/Special Conditions – constant decision making, public contact, concentration, working weekends/nights or overtime, exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent working alone. Environment Conditions – constant exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat and hazardous materials. Special Requirement – constant exposure to assaultive behavior. Benefits Health Insurance: Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the premium cost. Dependent coverage is available. Dental Insurance: Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care‑Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. No cost for employee‑only coverage; dependent coverage at employee’s expense. Vision Insurance: Coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). No cost for employee‑only coverage; dependent coverage at employee’s expense. Life Insurance: Coverage: 1– 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Voluntary program allowing pre‑tax dollars to pay for health‑related expenses not covered by medical, dental or vision plans and for dependent care costs. Retirement Plan: Covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Administration by San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA). Deferred Compensation: Section 457 plan allowing annual contributions up to $22,500 or 100% of includible compensation (up to $30,000 for those 50+). Roth IRA available. Vacation: 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; 23 days after 20 years. Holidays: 14 paid holidays each year (effective July 1, 2017). Sick Leave: 12 working days annually with unlimited accumulation. Incentive for administrative leave if balance equals at least one‑half of cumulative eligible accrual. Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid for death of qualifying family member; additional 2 days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase: Starting salary at first step; after 52 weeks on each step, eligible for next step. Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career‑related coursework; up to $800 per semester for four‑year college or university enrollment. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for parking in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities: Up to 40 hours per year, not more than 8 hours per month, to participate in children’s school activities. Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information, see Equal Employment Opportunity Division. #J-18808-Ljbffr Careers In Government