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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN I

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$52K/yr - $63K/yr

NEOGOV is a part of the County of Los Angeles, and they are seeking a Psychiatric Technician I to assist professional staff members in delivering mental health services. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed, including observing and reporting on clients' conditions, administering medications, and helping with personal hygiene.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Applies principles of mental health in relationships with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, crisis intervention team or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility

Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff significant changes in the client's condition

Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming

Records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, and body mass index

Aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others

Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records

Assists professional staff members in providing and documenting occupational, recreational and vocational therapy programs related to the client's treatment plan

Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings

May sign the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director