Psychiatric Technician I/II
County of El Dorado
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Job summary
The County of El Dorado's Health and Human Services Agency seeks a Psychiatric Technician I/II to support medication management, collaborate with an interdisciplinary health treatment team, and assist clients discharged from psychiatric facilities in connecting to county behavioral health services.
Ideal candidates will have licensure as a Psychiatric Technician or LVN/PT in CA, strong medication knowledge, and experience with education and advocacy for clients.
Qualifications
- One year of experience performing professional-level medication management duties.
- Two years of medication program support for behavioral health clients at a level equivalent to the County's class of Psychiatric Technician I.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
- Possession of license as a Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician in the State of California.
Responsibilities
- Collect, organize, and deliver medications to clients; provide education and training on medications to clients, families, or staff.
- Conduct medication checks on clients to assess management capabilities and address safety concerns.
- Serve on an inter-professional team; report medication changes and client responses to the treatment plan.
- Provide crisis intervention for walk-in clients or non-clients when needed and coordinate appropriate care services.
- Accompany clients to medical appointments and provide information and support as appropriate.
Skills
Education
Job description
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities.
The Health and Human Services Agency’s Behavioral Health Division is committed to the physical and mental health of the residents of El Dorado County. They provide a wide variety of services to the community, including mental health 24 hour crisis services, adult and children’s services, Substance Use Disorder Services, Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) programs, mental health first aid training, and much more!
Use your skills as a Psychiatric Technician to assist members of your community. You will have the opportunity to provide medication management support to clients, collaborate with other medical staff and interdisciplinary health treatment teams to implement treatment plans, and reports on impact of medications, and serve as an initial point of contact for clients discharged from psychiatric facilities to orient them to County behavioral health services.
- Collect, organize, and deliver medications to clients; provide education and training to clients, their families, and/or staff on the proper care and use of medications, including symptoms of, reactions to, or side effects of, specific medications; informs clients of the impact of abuse and/or misuse of medications.
- Conduct medication checks on clients to assess their overall medication management capabilities; take appropriate action if a client poses danger with respect to the use or abuse of medication; arrange/facilitate laboratory monitoring as outlined in the client plan of care standing or client specific order to assess dosage efficacy including under or overdose conditions; take and record client vital signs as appropriate.
- Serve as a member of an inter-professional team or intensive care management team; report on prescribed medication changes, self-administration concerns, observed or reported side effects, and other psychosocial parameters that improve or impede the client's ability to maintain stability and compliance with treatment goals.
- As needed, perform crisis intervention for walk-in clients or non-clients; evaluate individuals to identify level of stable behavior; provide support and assistance in problem resolution; coordinate or arrange for the provision of appropriate care services.
- Serve as an advocate for clients with internal and external medical professionals; accompanies clients to medical and clinician appointments and provide support/information as needed and appropriate.
The ideal Psychiatric Technician candidate will be a licensed psychiatric technician with experience providing medication injections, knowledge of psychiatric and medical medications and ability to relate well to clients with severe mental illness and provide education on medications.
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One (1) year of experience performing professional-level medication management duties.
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Two (2) years of medication program support for behavioral health clients at a level equivalent to the County's class of Psychiatric Technician I.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
- Possession of license as a Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse/Psychiatric Technician in the State of California.
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Psychiatric Technician I/II. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
- One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Division, located in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles from Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles from Sacramento Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County:
- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.
The County of El Dorado participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
- E-Verify Notice of Participation
- Right to Work
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- County sponsored Wellness program
- Discounts on gym memberships
- CalPERS Retirement
- Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
- Optional Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accruals
- Personal and bereavement leave
Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.
Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
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