Neuropsychiatry Technician: PMAB-Certified Patient Care

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Irvine Health seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide patient care in an assigned neuropsychiatry unit, implementing individualized treatment plans for each patient.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of psychiatric technician experience, PMAB training within 30 days, knowledge of psychotropic medications, and strong English communication; commitment to safety and collaboration across UC Irvine Health is essential.

Qualifications

• PMAB within 30 days of hire.
• 1 year minimum experience as a Psychiatric Technician.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Ability to apply logic and reasoning to identify when something is wrong or likely to go wrong, as well as alternative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in an assigned neuropsychiatry unit, following individualized treatment plans for each patient.

Skills

PMAB within 30 days

Psychiatric Technician experience

Psychotropic medication knowledge

English communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Psychiatric Technician license

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

The University of California - Irvine Health seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide patient care in an assigned neuropsychiatry unit, implementing individualized treatment plans for each patient.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of psychiatric technician experience, PMAB training within 30 days, knowledge of psychotropic medications, and strong English communication; commitment to safety and collaboration across UC Irvine Health is essential.