Psychiatric Technician I/II
Tri-City Mental Health Authority
- Pomona, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Under the direction of clinical staff, provides medication management services to a caseload of clients in the office and in the field; ensures the proper acquisition and administration of medication.
- Provides 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.
- Conducts home/field visits to evaluate client's physical environment and behavior such as anxiety, withdrawals, and behavioral health progression/regression.
- Takes and records measures of clients' vital signs, physical condition, and behaviors; assists and observes clients self-dispense medication as prescribed by a psychiatrist and administers scheduled injections.
- Conducts medication checks on clients to assess their overall medication management capabilities; takes appropriate action if client poses danger with respect to the use or abuse of medication; observes, evaluates, records, and reports to professional staff changes in client's condition.
- Motivates clients to develop self-reliance in daily living; encourages clients to participate in group and/or individual therapy/program activities.
- Psychiatric Technician I/II: Equivalent to a level of education and course of study, which would qualify as an accredited program for incumbents to obtain licensure as a Psychiatric Technician in the State of California.
- Psychiatric Technician I: None.
- Psychiatric Technician II: Two (2) years of experience performing medication management and support duties for behavioral health clients.
- Possession of a valid Psychiatric Technician licensure issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Possession of a valid California Driver's License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.
- Psychiatric Technician II: Possession of a valid Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designation, to be maintained throughout employment.
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