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- Establish and nurture therapeutic relationships with patients through various communication channels.
- Administer medications, treatments, and vital checks to patients.
- Attend workshops, coordinate end-of-care summaries, and document all necessary information.
- Collaborate with the treatment team to implement patient care plans.
- Keep the care team informed of any changes in patient condition and behavior.
- Ensure necessary medical supplies and medications are readily available.
- Observe, record, and report patients' social, medical, and psychiatric status.
- Promote self-help skills and provide support to patients.
- Act as a positive role model in problem-solving situations.
- Complete any other relevant duties as required.
- Minimum six (6) months experience in acute mental health care within the past four years.
- Current KP Coalition employees exempt from experience requirement.
- Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program or eligible for California licensure.
- Psychiatric Technician License (California).
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Familiarity with mental health laws and regulations in California.
- Willingness to enhance skills in managing a mental health milieu.
- Ability to understand and communicate effectively.
- Must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment.
- Understanding of psychiatric illnesses and treatments.
- Proficiency in data collection and documentation.
- Knowledge of psychotropic medications.
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Psychiatric Technician - Modesto, United States - Kaiser
Description
Job Summary:The Licensed Psychiatric Technician, working closely with a Registered Nurse, provides nursing care and manages the milieu by administering medical treatment as prescribed. Must have six months of recent experience in acute mental health care and hold a current Psychiatric Technician license in California.
Key Responsibilities:
Grade 540
Basic Qualifications: ExperienceHoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care
Department : Modesto Hospital - Mental Health/Psychiatry - 0206
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a diverse workforce. Candidates will be assessed without discrimination based on various factors.
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