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. 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 has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Contact: Human Resources, 44 N San Joaquin St, Third Floor, Suite 330, Stockton, California 95202. Recruitment: 0726-RH2501-AC. Question: Have Recruitment Questions? Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 Psychiatric Health Facility will perform a background investigation on prospective employees to include criminal background information from State and Federal information banks. Salary: $5,156 - $6,267 monthly. Title: Psychiatric Technician. About the position This is the entry-level class in the Psychiatric Technician series. An employee in this class participates as a member of a treatment team providing physical and psychiatric care for Mental Health patients in a variety of treatment programs. Supervision is received from professional medical, clinical, or nursing staff. This class is distinguished from Senior Psychiatric Technician in that incumbents perform more complex tasks requiring more experience and skill. Behavioral Health Services (BHS) is a division of San Joaquin County Health Care Services and provides an array of mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, primarily for Medi‑Cal beneficiaries in San Joaquin County. The department consists of over 800 employees in the following operational divisions: Administration; Adult/Older Adult Services; Children and Youth Services; Inpatient and Crisis Services (24 Hour Services); Mental Health Forensic Services; Mental Health Pharmacy; Mental Health Services; Substance Abuse Services (Residential and Outpatient Treatments). 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 and 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 Psychiatric Health Facility will perform a background investigation on prospective employees to include 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, and driving; frequent walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting. Lifting: 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. Dexterity: Constant repetitive motion, writing, holding, reaching, grasping. Hearing/Talking: Constant hearing with normal speech; talking in person, on the telephone. Emotional/Special Conditions: Constant decision making, public contact, concentration, working weekends/nights or overtime, exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent working alone. Environment: Constant exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat and hazardous materials. Special Requirement: Constant exposure to assaultive behavior. Note: Equal Employment Opportunity statement and ADA accommodations information is retained in the Benefits section for reference. Selection Plan Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple-choice format. If administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. A minimum rating of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview that may include a practical exercise. A panel of up to four people will score and rank candidates. Top candidates are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. A minimum rating of 70% is required. Written & Oral Exam: If both are administered, weights are 60% for written and 40% for oral unless otherwise indicated. A minimum rating of 70% on each examination is required. Rate-out: A rating of education, training and experience; candidates will not be scheduled for rate-out. Note: The 70% threshold may refer to the arithmetic 70% of total possible points. Testing Accommodation: ADA testing accommodations available by contacting Human Resources prior to the examination date. Veteran’s Points Eligible veterans and certain beneficiaries may receive additional points. See policy for details. A copy of DD214 may be required. Acceptable wartime service dates are listed in the original description. Eligible Lists and Certification Eligible lists are valid for nine months and may be extended up to three years. Names from the eligible list are referred to the hiring department by Rule of the Rank, Rule of Five, or Rule of the List. Other Information Physical Exam: Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Limitations on hiring relatives are described. Proof of Eligibility and required documents are outlined. Department may establish additional limitations on relative hiring. How to Apply Apply Online: By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources, 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330, Stockton, CA 95202. Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Job Line: View phone number on click.appcast.io. Final filing: Applications must be filed by the final filing date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application. Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an EEO Employer. ADA accommodations available upon request. Benefits Employees are represented by SEIU Local 1021. Health, Dental, Vision Insurance options; life insurance; 125 Flexible Benefits Plan; Retirement; Deferred Compensation; Vacation; Holidays; Sick Leave; Bereavement Leave; Merit Salary Increase; Educational Reimbursement; Parking; School Activities. Details available on the county website. Note: This description preserves the essential job content and requirements while removing extraneous formatting, page-load artifacts, and promotional language. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Joaquin-Count