Psychiatric Technician I/II

About the role

The El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency seeks a Psychiatric Technician to support the Behavioral Health Division. The division provides a wide range of services including mental health crisis services, substance use disorder services, and MHSA programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide medication management support to clients, including administering injections as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health treatment teams to implement treatment plans.
• Report on the impact of medications and observed side effects.
• Assist clients with discharge from psychiatric facilities, orienting them to County behavioral health services.
• Collect, organize, and deliver medications to clients, and educate them on proper medication care.
• Conduct medication checks and take appropriate action if necessary.
• Coordinate care services and attend medical appointments with clients.
• Perform crisis intervention and support clients during times of instability.
• Advocate for clients with internal and external medical professionals.

Requirements

• Possess a valid California Driver's License.
• Have a California State License as a Psychiatric Technician or dual licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician.
• One (1) year of experience performing professional-level medication management duties (Psychiatric Technician I).
• Two (2) years of medication program support for behavioral health clients at a level equivalent to the County's class of Psychiatric Technician I (Psychiatric Technician II).

Qualifications

• Education: Accredited program for qualifying for California State License as a Psychiatric Technician or dual licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid California Driver's License, California State License as a Psychiatric Technician, or dual licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician.

Skills

• Experience with medication management and administration.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and medical medications.
• Ability to relate well to clients with severe mental illness.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The County of El Dorado offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, life insurance, long-term disability, and more. Employees also accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Pay

The salary range for this position is TBD, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position located in South Lake Tahoe, CA. The schedule is subject to change based on department needs.