Technician

Psychiatric Technician (2305) - Citywide - H00038 The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) protects and promotes the health of all San Franciscans. Our San Francisco Health Network serves hospitals, primary‑care centers, and behavioral‑health services. As a Psychiatric Technician, you will provide therapeutic nursing care under the supervision of a licensed physician, registered nurse, or clinical supervisor. NOTE: Part‑time, evenings, nights, weekends, rotating, and/or holiday shifts may be required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Gives a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally‑ill patients; works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to develop an overall treatment program for the patient; Under supervision, may perform nursing procedures such as administering medications and treatments, including oral medications, injections, and enemas, as well as taking and charting vital signs; Observes patients’ condition and behavior; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician and documents care and/or treatments in nursing progress notes; prepares patients and cares for them during treatment; gives first aid as needed; Helps to create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and recognizes early symptoms or signs of escalation and at‑risk behavior; uses appropriate interventions including crisis intervention, verbal de‑escalation, and alerting other team members; Implements therapeutic activities and documents patient participation; assists rehabilitation therapists in occupational and recreational therapies for patients; Motivates patients to develop independence in performing activities of daily living; assists patients with feeding, clothing, toileting, and other activities of daily living; ensures patients follow safe practices that protect patients and others from personal injury; Receives visitors and encourages their interest in the patients’ well‑being and treatment plan; escorts patients on the facility premises and to and from the community; orders supplies as needed; keeps records; participates in orientation and in‑service training programs; Participates in the discharge process. The 2305 Psychiatric Technician may perform other related duties as required. Nature of Positions: Positions may require considerable physical effort in controlling or restraining violent clients, with continuous exposure to conditions that may result in accidents, injuries, or other uncomfortable situations. How to qualify Minimum Qualifications: License: Possession of a valid Psychiatric Technicians license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. License status must be “Current” according to search.dca.ca.gov. Be sure to include your license number in your application. Required: Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association. Special Conditions: Some positions may require bilingual fluency. Candidates must indicate the language(s) in which they claim proficiency and may be required to pass a bilingual proficiency test. Selection Procedures After application submission, qualified candidates must complete a supplemental questionnaire designed to assess knowledge, skills, and abilities critical for satisfactory performance. Knowledge of nursing care, psychiatric procedures, patient behavior, basic psychophysiology, treatment modalities, legal requirements, administrative procedures, first‑aid methods, medical terminology, pharmacology. Ability to learn and apply psychiatric knowledge, perform nursing procedures, establish therapeutic relationships, carry out occupational and recreational therapy programs, follow directions, record appropriately, analyze situations, and control or restrain violent patients. EEO Statement The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr