City and County of San Francisco · 3 months ago
Psychiatric Technician (2305) - San Francisco Dept. of Public Health
1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe City and County of San Francisco's Department of Public Health is dedicated to providing equitable healthcare access and values diversity within its workforce. They are seeking multiple Psychiatric Technicians to provide therapeutic care and treatment for individuals with severe mental health issues across various facilities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients.
GovernmentSmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
Gives a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill patients; works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide an overall treatment program for the patient
Under supervision, may perform nursing procedures such as administering medications and treatments, including oral medications, injections, and enemas, taking and charting vital signs
Observes patients’ condition and behavior; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician and documents care and/or treatments in nursing progress notes on patients; prepares patients and cares for them during treatment; gives first aid as needed
Helps to create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and recognizes early symptoms/signs of escalation and at risk behavior; uses appropriate interventions including crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, and alerting other team members
Implements therapeutic activities and documents patient participation; assists rehabilitation therapists in occupational and recreational therapies for patients
Motivates patients to develop independence in performing activities of daily living; assists patients with feeding, clothing, toileting, activities of daily living; ensure patients follow safe practices that protect patients and others from personal injury
Receives visitors and encourages their interest in the patients' wellbeing and treatment plan; escorts patients on the facility premises and to and from the community; orders supplies as needed; keeps records; participates in orientation and in-service training programs
Participates in the discharge process
The 2305 Psychiatric Technician performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Possession of a valid Psychiatric Technicians license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
License status must be 'Current' according to search.dca.ca.gov
Possession of a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate issued by the American Heart Association is required as a provision to employment for all positions
Preferred
Bilingual fluency in a variety of languages depending upon the department's bilingual needs
Company
City and County of San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco is the only consolidated city-county in California.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
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