PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN III/CORRECTIONAL HEALTH

About the role

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Psychiatric Technician III vacancies related to the DOJ Consent Decree. 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

• Interviews the client, family members, and friends to obtain information about the client's environment, personality, and family relationships that may affect the client's illness and treatment.
• Makes program services referrals for persons identified as mentally ill.
• Collaborates with other mental health staff to develop the most effective treatment plan.
• Provides direct client care, completes required documentation, updates the treatment team regarding client progress, and provides referrals and linkage to community resources for the client, family members, and significant others.
• Provides consultation to community agencies on the utilization of mental health and support services provided by department-owned clinics, in-patient facilities, and contractors.
• Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings.
• Participates as a Crisis Response Team member in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Serves as a Homeless Outreach and Engagement Team member, providing initial assessments in the field and linking homeless mentally ill to mental health services as needed.
• Coordinates or develops psychological rehabilitation programs for the chronically and persistently mentally ill as needed.
• Prepares and signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) is designated by the Office of Medical Director as needed.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience at the level of Psychiatric Technician II in the County of Los Angeles.
• 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.
• Physical Class 4 - Arduous: Frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.