Psychiatric Technician

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Technician to join their team. This role involves preparing and caring for patients, implementing therapeutic procedures, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality health care services. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a valid California Psychiatric Technician License. This position offers a competitive salary and a wealth of benefits, including medical insurance and retirement plans, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about mental health care.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Tuition Assistance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• General knowledge of HIPAA and DSM-5.
• 1+ years experience in psychiatric facility or outpatient mental health.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and care for patients under psychiatric care.
• Document therapeutic procedures and support treatment processes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer Service Skills

Education

California Psychiatric Technician License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$29.47/hr - $36.65/hr

Job Description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The UC Irvine Student Health Center is a comprehensive outpatient clinic staffed with licensed primary care physicians, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, dentists, physician assistants, registered nurse practitioners, and registered nurses. Medical specialists from various disciplines including dermatology, orthopedics/sports medicine, gynecology, internal medicine, and ENT provide on-site consultation on a regular basis. Student Health also offers basic radiology and clinical laboratory services, insurance consultation, and an on-site pharmacy, making SHC a comprehensive and convenient clinic dedicated to serving students.

Your Role on the Team

Under the supervision of the Chief of Psychiatry and designated delegates (licensed MD/DO, PhD/PsyD, LCSW, RN), the Psychiatric Technician is responsible for preparing and caring for patients, administering or implementing specific therapeutic procedures, techniques, and treatments as well as documenting the same to support the treatment process for patients under psychiatric care at the Student Health Center. This requires applying interpersonal and technical skills within a safe therapeutic environment and outstanding communication skills with appropriate boundaries.

As part of a psychiatric and general medical multidisciplinary team and the general administrative support staff, the Psychiatric Technician will provide timely interventions supporting the overall treatment plan and coordination of quality health care services to meet the individual patient’s specific health care needs in a cost-effective manner. The Psychiatric Technician acts as a collaborative team member with Psychiatric staff, Front and Back Office staff, Nursing, other physicians, and other building units in coordinating patient needs in the continuum of care. The position may also serve other patients of the Student Health Center when cross-coverage training is provided.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $61,533.36- $67,943.52 (Annual).

Required:

• General knowledge of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Fundamental knowledge of DSM-5.
• Establish effective therapeutic relationships with Psychiatry & MH Service Patients.
• Recognize symptoms requiring medical or psychiatric attention. Think and act quickly in emergencies.
• Working knowledge of using an electronic medical record (EMR) with experience in scheduling.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Must be able to work in a collaborative manner and have strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use good judgment in responding to or referring questions by nurses, physicians, and other professional personnel.
• Maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health system.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Proven computer experience and accurate data entry skills.
• Valid California Psychiatric Technician License as issued by the CA Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
• Must possess a current Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card and must maintained in accordance with the American Heart Association standards.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience Experience in psychiatric inpatient facility or outpatient mental health practice.

Preferred:

• One to three year work experience as Psychiatric Technician.
• Intermediate to Advanced Application of typing.
• Writing and verbal communication skills.

Special Conditions:

• This position’s schedule is M-F and during traditional work hours, however, weekend or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects or busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. In the case of extended hours, this position may be required to work those hours.
• Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check, verification and continued monitoring or licensure as it applies to the position, and successful completion of our background review or credentialing process, as appropriate to the position.
• The employee must comply with OSHA, CA/OSHA, and CDC recommendations and requirements regarding vaccination and testing of healthcare employees. This includes, but may not be limited to; current hepatitis B immunizations, annual flu vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis screening. The employee must comply with CDPH and UC COVID-19 Vaccine Policy, by providing proof of Full Vaccination or submitting a request for Exception.
• Per the UC Ethics Briefing, the employee is responsible for reporting any and all potential conflicts of interest to their supervisor in a timely manner.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education, Medical Practices, and Hospitals and Health Care

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