Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Retired Annuitant

California Department of State Hospitals; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero seeks a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) for a Retired Annuitant role to support unit operations in San Luis Obispo County. The position is in-office, focusing on creating a safe, therapeutic environment with strong safety and care duties.

Under supervision by the Unit Supervisor and RN Lead, the incumbent will perform duties from patient supervision to medication administration, reporting changes, and documenting nursing notes within

Responsibilities

• Creates a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Applies mental health principles and relationship security with patients.
• Performs custody tasks including supervision of patient activities.
• Searches for drugs, contraband, weapons, and inspects facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to escape.
• Observes and intervenes in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC).
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI), including patient containment, lifting, restraints, and emergency responses.
• Administers medications including oral medications and hypodermic injections; observes patients’ condition and reports changes.

Job description

The California Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero seeks a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) for a Retired Annuitant role to support unit operations in San Luis Obispo County. The position is in-office, focusing on creating a safe, therapeutic environment with strong safety and care duties.

Under supervision by the Unit Supervisor and RN Lead, the incumbent will perform duties from patient supervision to medication administration, reporting changes, and documenting nursing notes within