Psychiatric Technician (2305) - DPH - H00038

Psychiatric Technician (2305) - DPH - H00038

Department : Public Health

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Job class : 2305-Psychiatric Technician

Salary range : $87,620.00 - $106,496.00

Role type : Permanent Civil Service

Hours : Full-time

Exam type : Continuous

List type : Entrance

About :

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce.

All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

The Department of Public Health is accepting applications in class 2305 Psychiatric Technician for multiple positions at all DPH facilities, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General and Laguna Honda.

Under the direction of a licensed physician, registered nurse, or clinical supervisor, the Psychiatric Technician performs responsible nursing and therapeutic procedures in the care and treatment of severely and persistently mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients.

The Psychiatric Technician works closely with an interdisciplinary team consisting of Primary MD, Nurses, Social Workers, and Occupational Therapists.

Essential functions include but are not limited to :

• Gives a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill patients; works with an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide an overall treatment program for the patient.
• Under supervision, may perform nursing procedures such as administering medications and treatments, including oral medications, injections, and enemas, taking and charting vital signs;

observes patients’ condition and behavior; reports significant changes to supervisor or physician and documents care and / or treatments in nursing progress notes on patients.

Helps to create a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and recognizes early symptoms / signs of escalation and at-risk behavior;

uses appropriate interventions including crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, and alerting other team members.

• Implements therapeutic activities and documents patient participation; assists rehabilitation therapists in occupational and recreational therapies for patients.
• Motivates patients to develop independence in performing activities of daily living. Assists patients with feeding, clothing, toileting, activities of daily living;

ensures patients follow safe practices that protect patients and others from personal injury.

Receives visitors and encourages their interest in the patients' wellbeing and treatment plan; escorts patients on the facility premises and to and from the community;

keeps records; participates in orientation and in-service training programs.

Participates in the discharge process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

LICENSE : Possession of a valid Psychiatric Technicians license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

Condition of Employment : Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate is required as a provision to employment for all positions.

Candidates who do not possess such a certification may participate in this examination process and be appointed to a position(s), but will be required to obtain the certificate within two (2) weeks of hire date and maintain validity throughout length of employment.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV / AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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