Psychiatric Technician I

The Job

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

San Bernardino County invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Psychiatric Technician I. Psychiatric Technicians I 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.

For additional details, please refer to the Psychiatric Technician I job description.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department of Behavioral Health and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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.

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 and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Working Conditions: The work environment may involve exposure to assaultive and combative patients, hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases.

Physical Requirements: Frequent sitting, occasional walking, standing, bending, and reaching above and below shoulder level and carrying up to 10 pounds.

Work Schedule: Applicants must be available to work all shifts including day, swing, night, rotating, weekends and holidays.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

License: Must possess and maintain a Psychiatric Technician's license with the state of California.

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Certification: Must possess and maintain Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support certification.

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Note: Psychiatric Technicians assigned to inpatient hospital settings must possess and maintain an active and non-expired Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification. Indicate your level of certification in the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, 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 and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: S an Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

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The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 7/12/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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