Entry-Level Psychiatric Technician I — Crisis Care Team

County of Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% Recruitment Bonus

Job summary

County of Los Angeles DHS seeks qualified candidates for Emergency Psychiatric Technician I vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. Positions are filled through Emergency Competitive Open Competitive – EMERGENCY recruitment and work on-site in designated facilities.

Selected applicants may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days with a possibility of permanent County employment; performance will be assessed before a permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• A valid and active license as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Physical Class 4 - Arduous.

Responsibilities

• Applies principles of mental health in relationships with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, crisis intervention team or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility.
• Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff significant changes in the client's condition.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming.
• Records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, and body mass index.
• Aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others.
• Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records.
• Assists professional staff members in providing and documenting occupational, recreational and vocational therapy programs related to the client's treatment plan.
• Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings.
• Signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director as needed.

Job description

County of Los Angeles DHS seeks qualified candidates for Emergency Psychiatric Technician I vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. Positions are filled through Emergency Competitive Open Competitive – EMERGENCY recruitment and work on-site in designated facilities.

Selected applicants may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days with a possibility of permanent County employment; performance will be assessed before a permanent appointment.