Psychiatric Technician , Correctional Health

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

FIRST DAY OF FILING: September 7, 2023 at 8:00 AM (PT)

EXAMINATION OPENING: This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: Y8161A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY

NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE OR WITHHOLDS ARE ALLOWED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.

CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES - 20% RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BONUS

The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to 20% bonus for full-time Psychiatric Technician I position hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion.

Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings, to supportive housing.

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MISSION: To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

Assists professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed.

• Applies principles of mental health in relationships with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, crisis intervention team, or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility.
• Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff significant changes in the client’s condition.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming.
• Records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, and body mass index.
• Aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others.
• Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records.
• Assists professional staff members in providing and documenting occupational, recreational and vocational therapy programs related to the client's treatment plan.
• Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings.
• Signs the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director as may be needed.

A valid and active license as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

LICENSE(S) INFORMATION: 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 License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Required license(s) and/or certification(s) must be active and unrestricted, or your…