The County of San Bernardino is recruiting for Psychiatric Technicians I who assist professional staff with the care of severely mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or mentally disabled patients. Duties include providing nursing, custodial and personal care to patients; dispensing medications; evaluating and reporting patients’ behavior; recognizing changes in behavior; planning and participating in various kinds of rehabilitation, occupational, recreational and group activities; and transporting patients to and from treatments and assisting in determining patient discharge, based on observation.
Vacancies currently exist within the Department of Behavioral Health. In addition, ARMC has a need for candidates willing to work extra help. Indicate your availability on the application. Psychiatric Technicians assigned to ARMC receive a $1.50 per hour differential.
The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill extra help and regular vacancies at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and the Department of Behavioral Health while the list remains active.
For more detailed information, refer to the Psychiatric Technician I job description.
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CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Background Investigation: Applicants selected for these positions must pass an extensive background investigation, as well as verification of employment history. Employment may be denied to applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in the following areas: crimes of violence, domestic violence and drug related offenses. 2) Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required for some positions. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing the transportation. 3) Appointment: Extra help positions are in the Unclassified Service and serve at the discretion of the appointing authority. The positions participate in the County’s Part-time Seasonal Temporary (PST) Deferred Compensation Plan and do not earn any other benefits. Candidates selected for Extra help positions are not precluded from being considered for full-time positions and may remain on the list for full-time employment. 4) Certifications: Must possess and maintain Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification. MAB training will be provided. 5) Working Conditions: The work environment may involve exposure to assaultive and combative patients, hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases. 6) Physical Requirements: Frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and reaching above and below shoulder level and carrying up to 10 pounds. 7) Work Schedule: Applicants must be available to work all shifts including day, swing, night, rotating, weekends and holidays.
Minimum Requirements
License: Must possess and maintain a Psychiatric Technician’s license with the state of California.
Certification: Must possess and maintain Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support certification.
Desired Qualifications
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Candidates with experience as a Psychiatric Technician in an acute mental health setting and current Management of Assaultive Behavior certification are desired.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. In the event of a large number of qualified candidates, a written examination may be conducted.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
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