PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN



Job Details

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Employer

County of Contra Costa

Salary

$48,715.08 - $62,211.12 Annually

Location

Contra Costa County, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

VQWB-2014

Department

Health Services - Continuous

Opening Date

07/21/2014

Closing Date

Continuous

The Position

Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - Attendant/LVN/Aides Unit

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting Psychiatric Technicians for acute inpatient psychiatric services at the Contra Costa County Regional Medical Center in Martinez.
 
Under the supervision of a staff Psychiatrist or Registered Nurse, Technicians provide psychiatric nursing care services to patients who are mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally challenged.  Psychiatric Technicians are part of an interdisciplinary team which includes medical care and mental health staff who work together to develop and implement treatment and discharge plans.  They assist in facilitating patient therapy in-group or family sessions, provide general and psychiatric nursing care and administer medication under medical supervision.  When crises intervention services are needed, Psychiatric Technicians utilize verbal and appropriate physical techniques to ensure a safe, therapeutic environment.
 
To read the complete job description, please visit the website www.cccounty.us/hr
 
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the State of California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.

Certificates: Possession of a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

Special Requirements: (A) Prior to and as a condition of employment, ability to successfully pass a Pharmacology Test administered by the County. (B) Within the first 6 months of employment, must obtain certification in Professional Assault Response Training (PART). (C) Must be available for assignment to Code 2000 by completion of probationary period.

Other Requirements: A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.
 
A COMPLETED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE IS REQUIRED,  AND YOU MUST ATTACH COPIES OF YOUR CERTIFICATIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION.

Selection Process

1. Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
 
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
 
3. Training and Experience Evaluation:  Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire (Weighted 100%).
 
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. As part of the application process, an applicant may be required to complete a Conviction History form. The Conviction History form should only be submitted when requested.
 
 
THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND
VALUES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION
 
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

"The Benefit Tab is under construction"

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Your supplemental questionnaire responses will be used to evaluate your education, training and/or experience as it relates to this position and will determine your score and rank on the employment list. You will receive a rating of 70% for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess job-related education, training and/or experience beyond the minimum qualifications. DO NOT answer any of the questions by indicating, "see attached resume". Be concise limiting your response to the information that is relevant to each question. I fully understand the above information.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Type of Employment:
  • Permanent Full-Time Position: Regularly scheduled 40 hours per week with full fringe benefits
  • Permanent Part-Time Position: Regularly scheduled less than 40 hours per week; prorated vacation, sick leave; medical on a shared cost basis if position is 20 hours or more per week. Retirement is on a shared cost basis if position is 20 hours or more per week.
  • Permanent Intermittent: Irregular, unscheduled employment on an on-call basis; paid hourly; must be available to work every other weekend; scheduled for one major and three minor holidays. Vacation and sick leave is prorated.
  • Limited Term-Temporary: A limited period of time, paid on an hourly basis, eligible for paid time off if assignment exceeds one year (2080 hours)
03
Shift Availability
  • Days
  • P.M.
  • Nights
  • All
04
Location Preference:
  • Region 1 Central - Outpatient, Inpatient & Detention Facility (Concord/Martinez)
  • Region 2 West - Outpatient (Richmond Area)
  • Region 3 East - Outpatient (Pittsburg, Antioch and Brentwood)
05
Areas of Interest:
  • Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
  • Psychiatric Emergency Services
  • Detention Services
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When was your Psychiatric Technician license last issued? (please provide number, date issued and attach to application)
07
When was your BLS or CPR certification last issued? (Please provide the license number, date issued, and attach to the application)
08
Where did you receive your educational training for your license?
  • Adult School
  • Technical School
  • Community College
  • Military
  • Other
09
If you chose "Other", please explain
10
Please indicate if you possess any of the following:
  • AA Degree
  • AS Degree
  • BA Degree
  • BS Degree
  • MA/MS Degree
  • None of the above
11
As a Psychiatric Technician, have you had any experience in an Outpatient Clinic? If yes, please indicate the dates of service, average hours per week, and the location.
12
As a Psychiatric Technician, have you had any experience in an Inpatient/Outpatient Mental Health Setting? If yes, please indicate the dates of service, average hours per week, and the location.
13
As a Psychiatric Technician, have you had any experience in an Acute Care Setting/Hospital? If yes, please indicate the dates of service, average hours per week, and the location.
14
As a Psychiatric Technician, have you had any experience in an Detention or Probation Facility? If yes, please indicate the dates of service, average hours per week, and the location.
15
As a Psychiatric Technician, have you had any experience in any setting not listed above? If yes, please indicate the dates of service, average hours per week, and the location.
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Indicate if you possess any of the following certificates and/or training:
  • Professional Assault Response Training (P.A.R.T.)
  • Mental Health Certificate
  • Other Certificate
  • None of the Above
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If you selected 'Other certificate', please elaborate
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Please indicate the date you will be available to work
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I certify that the above information is true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. (Please sign and date below)

* Required Question

Employer
County of Contra Costa
Address
651 Pine Street, 2nd Floor

Martinez, California, 94553
Phone
(925) 335-1700
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/contracosta/default.cfm

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