SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
About the Role
Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor (US) or Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN), incumbents administer care to forensic patients; assist in planning and evaluation of nursing care; provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected to facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients. Incumbents may also be responsible for directing the work of other employees during an eight-hour shift of an organized nursing unit, and for relieving the US or SRN as required.
Responsibilities
- Administer care to forensic patients
- Assist in planning and evaluation of nursing care
- Provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care
- Facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients
- Direct the work of other employees during an eight-hour shift of an organized nursing unit
- Relieve the Unit Supervisor or Supervising Registered Nurse as required
Qualifications
- Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE
- One year of experience performing the duties of a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) or Psychiatric Technician in a California State hospital or developmental center
- Must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility
Skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well with others
- Good mediation skills
- Commitment to providing good leadership and direction
- Experience with computer systems (desired)
Pay
- $6,638.00 - $7,730.00 (Range S)
- $6,927.00 - $8,320.00 (Range T)
- $7,237.00 - $8,733.00 (Range U)
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Schedule
Permanent, Full time. If selected, it is mandatory to attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).