Psychiatric Technician
Company: Hope Services
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Location: San Jose, CATeam: Mental Health Services - Clinical
Services Team /Work Type: Full-TimeHope Services is Silicon
Valley's leading provider of services to people with developmental
disabilities and mental health needs. We serve approximately 3,500
people and their families in six counties and provide a broad
spectrum of services. Hope Services seeks candidates who share our
inspirations & aspirations. Selection of staff is made on a
competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity,
equity, inclusion & belonging at all levels. Purpose: Under
direction of department MD's and Director of HOPE Counseling
Services, provides medical treatment, medication support and
rehabilitation services for individuals with mental illness and
developmental disabilities utilizing clinical knowledge and
judgment. Consults with staff as needed. Provides other services
that contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and
objectives. Principle Responsibilities: The following
responsibilities represent the essential functions of the position.
An employee in this classification is responsible for carrying out
the following functions: 1. Evaluate clients, within scope of
practice, for symptoms of illness, responses to treatment, general
behaviors and general physical condition. Provide treatment
services, within scope of practice, working individually or in
groups. Administer first aid and CPR in emergency situations. 2.
Note physician orders and follow through as needed. Assist clients
in seeking and/or receiving medical care. 3. Implement client
medication support systems, including maintenance of medicine
supply and upkeep of medical equipment and ensures compliance with
applicable health and safety or other regulatory requirements. 4.
Coordinate and schedule client visits with physicians. 5. Serve as
a member of the treatment team and participate in crisis
intervention. Provide support and appropriate supervision of
clients as required. 6. Complete clinical records and other
required documentation in accordance with agency, payer and
regulatory requirements, utilizing paper or computer technology as
required. 7. Assure program facilities are clean and well kept,
encouraging clients and/or staff in necessary tasks. Implement
systems which monitor first aid supplies and disaster plans. 8.
Participate in management of team/program discretionary resources
available to meet client needs. 9. Maintains responsibility for
audits of our charts by SCCMH pharmacy. 10. Attend and participate
in staff, program, agency and community meetings and training as
required. 11. Provide transportation in personal or agency vehicle,
including but not limited to the transportation of clients and/or
program supplies for agency business. 12. Perform additional duties
as assigned. Psychiatric Technician, Page 2 Minimum Qualifications
: Education and Experience : Completion of an accredited or
Licensed Psychiatric Technician program and at least two years
human service experience required. Bachelor's degree or Master's
degree in a related field may substitute one year of human service
experience. Previous experience working with the target population
preferred. One year of experience in a mental health setting is
required two or more years experience preferred. License : Current
registration with the State of California as a Licensed Psychiatric
Technician is required. Current First Aid and CPR Certification is
required. A valid California driver's license, current car
insurance, and a good driving record, as documented by a DMV
report. Knowledge and Skills : Ability to implement, monitor and
support treatment processes; to develop individual treatment plans;
to assess general health conditions, reactions to medications or
other treatment, and the need for medical intervention; to complete
clinical administrative documentation; and the ability to work
effectively with persons differing in value systems, ethnicity,
cultural backgrounds, language capabilities and disabilities.
Special Requirements : Must be able to meet and receive a criminal
records clearance as required by Title XXII, other licensing
regulations and HOPE practices. Must be physically able to assist
clients and/or staff in the evacuation of program facilities in
emergency situations. Must be able to administer First Aid and CPR
in emergency situations. Reports To: Director or Manager,
Counseling Center as assigned. Supervisory Responsibility : No
Required knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 1 Basic computer skills
in work processing and spreadsheet application. 2. Ability to
observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in
writing. 3. Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as
a team member with co-workers as well as with the client and
community resources. 4. Knowledge of substance abuse, mental
illness, and developmental disabilities. 5. Ability to utilize
critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good
organizational and record keeping skills, and good independent
judgment. 6. Knowledge of medication management. 7. Knowledge and
ability to conduct group and to handle emergency situations. 8.
Ability to be flexible with scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
9. Possess a valid CA Driver's License and maintains reliable
transportation Physical and Environmental Conditions: Extensive
amount of time driving and transporting clients in the local
community. Exposure to dust, noise, pollens and various weather
conditions; writing and computer work; frequent use of phones for
consultation and follow-up. Occasional computer work for
documentation, written notes. The following are required in
day-to-day performance of the duties of this position: Standing,
Walking, Sitting, Pinching and Finger Flexion, and Visual/Auditory
Acuity are required constantly (over 2/3 of the workday);
Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling, Bending/Stooping,
Crouching/Kneeling, and Twisting are required occasionally (under
1/3 of the workday); Balancing, Climbing and Crawling are generally
not required. Do you have what it takes to make a
difference?Inspire and be inspired! Hope Services takes immense
pride in maximizing our employee engagement. Will you join
us??Winner, 100 Best Places to Work, Silicon Valley/San Jose
Business Journal!Visit www.hopeservices.org to find out more about
us and the people we serve.Hope Services is an equal opportunity
employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an
inclusive environment for all employees not regardless of, but with
consideration and appreciation for race, color, religion or belief,
national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or
sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity
and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership
status, past or present military service, family or parental
status, or any other status. PI132304552
Keywords: Hope Services, San Jose , Psychiatric Technician, Healthcare , San Jose, California
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