Impactful Psychiatric Technician - Full-Time Care

Zuckerberg San Francisco General; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 92,092 - 111,930; Full time

Job summary

Zuckerberg San Francisco General is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician to support patients with severe mental illness. Responsibilities include providing psychiatric nursing care, administering medications, and working within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid Psychiatric Technicians license from California and a CPR Certificate. Positions may require flexible shifts including nights and weekends, and bilingual skills may be beneficial depending on patient needs.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Psychiatric Technicians license issued by the California Board.
• Valid CPR Certificate from the American Heart Association is required.
• Bilingual fluency may be needed depending on the department's requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill patients.
• Administer medications and take vital signs under supervision.
• Observe and document patients' conditions and significant behavior changes.
• Create a safe therapeutic environment and assist in crisis intervention.
• Motivate patients in daily living activities and assist with rehabilitation therapies.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing care

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Psychiatric Technicians license

CPR Certificate

Job description

Zuckerberg San Francisco General is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Technician to support patients with severe mental illness. Responsibilities include providing psychiatric nursing care, administering medications, and working within an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate must possess a valid Psychiatric Technicians license from California and a CPR Certificate. Positions may require flexible shifts including nights and weekends, and bilingual skills may be beneficial depending on patient needs.