Extra Help Behavioral Health Technician I/II

Salary: $21.01 Hourly
Location : Visalia, CA
Job Type: Extra Help
Job Number: EH-031822-25
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 06/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Level I: $21.01 Hourly

Level II: $23.14 Hourly
Multiple vacancies are with the Health and Human Services Agency located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Applications will be reviewed by Tulare County Human Resources & Development. As extra help positions become available, County departments with the job openings select the most qualified and appropriate applicant for the position available. The number of hours and duration of employment varies by each assignment. Extra help employees may work in a variety of County departments in locations throughout the county geographic area.
Extra help employees may not work more than 1,559 hours in any fiscal year from July to June. An extra help employee who mistakenly works in excess of 1,559 hours in a fiscal year does not become a probationary or regular employee. Applications will be active for six months. If you are hired for extra help and you complete a work assignment and then if you wish to be employed again, you must resubmit an Extra Help application online. There are no benefits associated with extra help positions. See regular job specifications for complete job duties and requirements.

Typical Duties

• Level I:
  
  • Administer medications to patients, chart appropriate records, review medicine orders regularly, obtain appropriate physician approval, and coordinate with pharmacy as needed.
  • Stock and maintain medical supply inventory.
  • Transport patients to doctor's appointments and for laboratory tests.
  • Conduct individual counseling, crisis intervention and pre-care coverage.
  • Conduct work oriented daily living skills sessions and resocialization activity groups for the Day Treatment program.
  • Provide nursing support coverage at outreach groups and satellite clinics.
  • Consult with physicians regarding patients and medication adjustments.
  • Participate in carrying out individual and group treatment programs for patients as part of the treatment team; encourage patient participation in treatment activities.
  • Visit patients in their homes, in board and care facilities, or in other community placement locations to carry out prescribed treatment plans.
  • Motivate patients to develop self-reliance in daily living.
  • Observe patient's physical condition and behavior; report significant changes to professional staff; record clinical notes on patients.
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of records and prepare reports.
  • Participate in in-service training programs.
• Level II :
  
  • Administer medications to patients, chart appropriate records, review medicine orders regularly, obtain appropriate physician approval, and coordinate with pharmacy as needed.
  • Stock and maintain medical supply inventory.
  • Transport patients to doctor's appointments and for laboratory tests.
  • Conduct individual counseling, crisis intervention and pre-care coverage.
  • Conduct work oriented daily living skills sessions and resocialization activity groups for the Day Treatment program.
  • Provide nursing support coverage at outreach groups and satellite clinics.
  • Consult with physicians regarding patients and medication adjustments.
  • Participate in carrying out individual and group treatment programs for patients as part of the treatment team; encourage patient participation in treatment activities.
  • Visit patients in their homes, in board and care facilities, or in other community placement locations to carry out prescribed treatment plans.
  • Motivate patients to develop self-reliance in daily living.
  • Observe patient's physical condition and behavior; report significant changes to professional staff; record clinical notes on patients.
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of records and prepare reports.
  • Participate in in-service training programs.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Level I:

Education:

• Completion of an approved psychiatric technician or nursing program.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Community Behavioral Health Worker II in the County of Tulare or related nursing experience.

Level II:

Education:

• Completion of an approved psychiatric technician or nursing program.

Experience:

• One (1) year of experience in a Behavioral Health and/or developmentally disabled program assisting with the treatment and care of patients.

Knowledge of:

Level I AND Level II:

• Basic concepts of mental illness and Behavioral Health including the physical, emotional, and social needs of emotionally disturbed individuals.
• Fundamentals of psychiatric and Behavioral Health nursing care.
• Basic medical and psychiatric terminology.
• Principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individual, or groups of mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded patients.
• Contra-indications, side effects and signs of medication complications.

Skill/Ability to:

Level I:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Apply routine psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded 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.

Level II:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Apply routine psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill emotionally disturbed or mentally retarded 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.
• Work independently in providing coverage at outreach locations or providing patient supervision assistance.
• Assist in training and instructing others.
• Work independently in providing coverage at outreach locations or providing patient supervision assistance.
• Assist in training and instructing others.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California

Additional Information
Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act

This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
None Assigned.
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Do you possess a valid California license as a Psychiatric Technician, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Registered Nurse? (The license is REQUIRED in order to be considered for qualifying)
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Please provide the following:PT License # ______________Expiration Date ___________LVN License # _____________Expiration Date ____________RN License # _______________Expiration Date ______________
03


Describe in detail your knowledge and/or experience in patient, hospital or clinical care?
04


Please describe your knowledge and/or experience in electronic health records, e-prescribing, and working with Telehealth doctors and staff.
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Please describe your knowledge and/or experience in electronic health records, e-prescribing, and working with Telehealth doctors and staff.
Required Question