Psychiatric Technician I/II — Med Management & Team-Based Care

County of El Dorado; South Lake Tahoe (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA & HSA

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

Medication management

Client education

Crisis intervention

Interprofessional teamwork

Education

California Driver's License

License as Psychiatric Technician or LVN/PT in CA

Job description

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.