Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Psychology Cognitive Rehabilitation Program

Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

DSH - Napa Psychology Department, Cognitive Rehabilitation Program is currently accepting applications for a permanent full time Psychiatric Technician (Safety).

Under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist Supervisor and Senior Psychologist Specialist(s), the Psychiatric Technician organizes and aids in the facilitation of social cognition groups, and computer based cognitive rehabilitation programs. Further, the psychiatric technician will provide daily contact with patients participating in the cognitive rehabilitation program to support clinical progress related to patient goals outlined by the program.

The Psychiatric Technician provides a basic level of general nursing, behavioral, and psychiatric nursing care to patients, in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations, within a State Hospital environment. The Psychiatric Technician, pursuant to their scope of practice, and in collaboration with the health care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients, and provides support to the care team for daily health care operations. The Psychiatric Technician communicates effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the members of the larger health care team, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.

If you have any questions about the role of a Psychiatric Technician in the Cognitive Rehabilitation Program, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678
• You are also required to pass Psychiatric Technician (Safety) examination to be considered for employment. Please read the overview of the bulletin before proceeding to take the exam.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.