Psychiatric Technician I/II

Psychiatric Technician I/II

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.

The Health and Human Services Agency's Behavioral Health Division is committed to the physical and mental health of the residents of El Dorado County. They provide a wide variety of services to the community, including mental health 24 hour crisis services, adult and children's services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs, mental health first aid training, and much more!

Use your skills as a Psychiatric Technician to assist members of your community. You will have the opportunity to provide medication management support to clients, collaborate with other medical staff and interdisciplinary health treatment teams to implement treatment plans, and reports on impact of medications, and serve as an initial point of contact for clients discharged from psychiatric facilities to orient them to County behavioral health services.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Collect, organize, and deliver medications to clients; provide education and training to clients, their families, and/or staff on the proper care and use of medications, including symptoms of, reactions to, or side effects of, specific medications; informs clients of the impact of abuse and/or misuse of medications.
• Conduct medication checks on clients to assess their overall medication management capabilities; take appropriate action if a client poses danger with respect to the use or abuse of medication; arrange/facilitate laboratory monitoring as outlined in the client plan of care standing or client specific order to assess dosage efficacy including under or overdose conditions; take and record client vital signs as appropriate.
• Serve as a member of an inter-professional team or intensive care management team; report on prescribed medication changes, self-administration concerns, observed or reported side effects, and other psychosocial parameters that improve or impede the client's ability to maintain stability and compliance with treatment goals.
• As needed, perform crisis intervention for walk-in clients or non-clients; evaluate individuals to identify level of stable behavior; provide support and assistance in problem resolution; coordinate or arrange for the provision of appropriate care services.
• Serve as an advocate for clients with internal and external medical professionals; accompanies clients to medical and clinician appointments and provide support/information as needed and appropriate.

The ideal Psychiatric Technician candidate will be a licensed psychiatric technician with experience providing medication injections, knowledge of psychiatric and medical medications and ability to relate well to clients with severe mental illness and provide education on medications.

One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Division, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:

• 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
• 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
• 129 miles to San Francisco

Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:

• Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
• Skiing and Snowboarding
• Live Music and Music Festivals
• Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
• El Dorado County Fair
• Placerville Speedway
• Farm to Fork Restaurants
• Local Shopping Gems

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• County sponsored Wellness program
• Discounts on gym memberships

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Optional Life Insurance

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
• Personal and bereavement leave

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here.