PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN I/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

About the role

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Psychiatric Technician I vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.

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.
• Aids 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.
• Signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director as needed.

Requirements

• A valid and active license as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Qualifications

Applicants must provide a valid Social Security Number for record control purposes. Applicants must have regular access to a computer and the internet to complete the application online.

Benefits

The County of Los Angeles offers a 20% recruitment and retention bonus for full-time Psychiatric Technician I positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $44,000 per year.

Schedule

Vacancy Information: The current vacancies are to be filled within Correctional Health. Available Shift Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.