Adjunct Psychiatric Technician Instructor

Yuba Community College District

Marysville (WA)

On-site

USD 73,398 - 119,768

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A community college in California is seeking an Adjunct Psychiatric Technician Instructor to provide education, oversee clinical components, and evaluate student progress. Applicants should have a relevant degree, teaching experience, and be sensitive to diverse backgrounds. The position offers a salary range of $53.28 - $86.94 per hour based on experience. Join a supportive environment that values inclusivity and effective learning.

Qualifications

Must possess minimum qualifications for instructors in Psychiatric Technology at California Community Colleges.
Hold a current active license as a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Technician.
Have relevant teaching or clinical supervision experience.

Responsibilities

Organize and instruct the clinical components of the Psychiatric Technician Program curriculum.
Evaluate student progress and maintain a liaison with clinical agencies.
Participate in professional organizations related to education.

Skills

Education in Psychiatric Technology

Teaching experience

Clinical supervision

Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Adjunct Psychiatric Technician Instructor

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Position Information

Job Title: Adjunct Psychiatric Technician Instructor

Location

Job Description

Description of Duties

Responsible to the Dean of Applied Academics and the Director of Nursing, Allied Health for the performance of assigned responsibilities. The instructor provides education in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policies; evaluates progress of students concerning educational matters, develops and assesses student learning outcomes, and performs other instructional duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

Organize and instruct in the clinical components of the Psychiatric Technician Program curriculum.
Teach day, evening, and/or weekend teaching assignments.
Utilize appropriate teaching methods to facilitate student learning.
Monitor, counsel, assist, and evaluate the progress of students within classes.
Maintain a functional liaison with the clinical agencies associated with the program’s clinical component.
Participate in department, division, and college-wide initiatives and committees.
Participate in the various professional organizations that directly or indirectly relate to the education of the psychiatric technician student.

Required Duties

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for instructors in Psychiatric Technology at California Community Colleges:

Any associate degree and six years of full-time occupational experience in the related field OR
Any bachelor’s degree and two years of full-time occupational experience in the related field OR
The equivalent OR
Possess a California Community life credential in the subject matter area.

In addition, must have A or B below:

A) Registered Nurse

Hold a current active license as a Registered Nurse AND
Have a minimum of two (2) years experience as a registered nurse; one year shall be in teaching or clinical supervision, OR a combination thereof, in a state accredited or approved registered nursing, or vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last five (5) years; OR a minimum of three years experience in nursing administration or nursing education within the last five (5) years.

B) Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Hold a current active license as a psychiatric technician; AND
Have a minimum of two (2) years experience as a psychiatric technician; one (1) year shall be in teaching or clinical supervision, or a combination thereof, in a state accredited or approved psychiatric technician school within the last six (6) years; or have a minimum of three (3) years experience in mental health administration or education within the last six (6) years.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Previous teaching, employment, or student experiences that provide the candidate with the ability to successfully teach the Psychiatric Technician Program.
Familiarity with the use of technology, laboratories, or other methods for teaching clinical courses.
Experience supervising and/or working with the Developmental Disabilities or Mental Health population.
Professional memberships and network that will help to promote the program.

Physical Demands

Range/Step: Step 1 - 7 (Based on degree and teaching experience)

Salary Range

$53.28 - $86.94 per hour

Benefits

Benefits information is not specified.

EEO Statement

As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all.

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