Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician I- Underhire

Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, performs a variety of duties related to the care of clients in a Behavioral Health facility such as administering medications under the guidance of a licensed physician; provides the primary point of coordination for services; provides assistance, information and referrals to clients in crisis situations; determines medical necessity for patients in inpatient or outpatient care under a designated managed care system. Provides a variety of medical support and therapeutic assistance as part of a multi-disciplinary treatment team in a Behavioral Health facility or clinic.

Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician I is the entry level classification in this series. Incumbents are assigned to a caseload, are able to administer psychiatric and nursing care to patients with psychiatric or substance use diagnoses, and works under close/immediate supervision of medical professionals. Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician II is the journey level classification in this series. Incumbents are assigned a client caseload and are able to provide and administer a wide variety of psychiatric and nursing care and patient support to patients with psychiatric or substance use diagnoses and work with minimal supervision under the direction of medical professionals. Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician III is the advanced-journey level classification in this series. Incumbents are assigned a large, varied caseload and work independently in an isolated clinic under the direction of medical professionals to administer psychiatric and nursing care to patients with psychiatric or substance use diagnoses.

Must meet Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse licensing requirements. Current valid license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Psychiatric Technician issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners; current CPR certificate; and, a valid California Driver's License.

A valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation. The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call View phone number on click.appcast.io or TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County's eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.