Mental Health Technician I/II - #9860549
Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency
Date: 3 days ago
City: Visalia, CA
Contract type: Full time
One current vacancy with the Health & Human Services Agency in Visalia. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies in County facilities. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
This position is responsible to perform routine nursing-support services related to the care and treatment of mentally ill clients and patients.
Salary Information
Level I: $3,441 - $4,193 Monthly
Level II: $3,799 - $4,630 Monthly
Typical Duties
Administer medications to patients, chart appropriate records, review medicine orders regularly, obtain appropriate physician approval, and coordinate with pharmacy as needed; conduct individual counseling, crisis intervention and pre-care coverage; for clinic assignment required to conduct work oriented daily living skills sessions and re-socialization activity groups; participate in carrying out individual and group treatment programs for patients as part of the treatment team; encourage patient participation in treatment activities; visit patients in their homes, in board and care facilities, or in other community placement locations to carry out prescribed treatment plans; prepare and maintain a variety of records, and prepare reports; within the correction facilities, prepare charts for physician review, process lab and pharmacy requests, as well as provide crisis interventions.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education: Requires completion of an approved psychiatric technician or nursing program.
Experience: Level I: Requires one (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Licensed Vocational Nurse or related nursing experience. Level II: Additionally requires one (1) year of nursing experience in a mental health and/or developmentally disabled program assisting with the care and treatment of patients.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California is required.
Knowledge of: Basic concepts of mental illness and mental health including the physical, emotional, and social needs of emotionally disturbed individuals; fundamentals of psychiatric and mental health nursing care; basic medical and psychiatric terminology; principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individual, or groups of mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded.
Skill/Ability to: Apply routine psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or developmentally disabled patients; recognize symptoms of adverse patient reactions; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; participate in treatment programs for patients; understand and follow written and oral directions; express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment,
Level II also requires : Must work independently in providing coverage at outreach locations or providing patient supervision assistance; assist in training and instructing others.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 4
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
This position is responsible to perform routine nursing-support services related to the care and treatment of mentally ill clients and patients.
Salary Information
Level I: $3,441 - $4,193 Monthly
Level II: $3,799 - $4,630 Monthly
Typical Duties
Administer medications to patients, chart appropriate records, review medicine orders regularly, obtain appropriate physician approval, and coordinate with pharmacy as needed; conduct individual counseling, crisis intervention and pre-care coverage; for clinic assignment required to conduct work oriented daily living skills sessions and re-socialization activity groups; participate in carrying out individual and group treatment programs for patients as part of the treatment team; encourage patient participation in treatment activities; visit patients in their homes, in board and care facilities, or in other community placement locations to carry out prescribed treatment plans; prepare and maintain a variety of records, and prepare reports; within the correction facilities, prepare charts for physician review, process lab and pharmacy requests, as well as provide crisis interventions.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education: Requires completion of an approved psychiatric technician or nursing program.
Experience: Level I: Requires one (1) year of experience performing duties comparable to a Licensed Vocational Nurse or related nursing experience. Level II: Additionally requires one (1) year of nursing experience in a mental health and/or developmentally disabled program assisting with the care and treatment of patients.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician, Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse as issued by the State of California is required.
Knowledge of: Basic concepts of mental illness and mental health including the physical, emotional, and social needs of emotionally disturbed individuals; fundamentals of psychiatric and mental health nursing care; basic medical and psychiatric terminology; principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individual, or groups of mentally ill, emotionally disturbed, or mentally retarded.
Skill/Ability to: Apply routine psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill, emotionally disturbed or developmentally disabled patients; recognize symptoms of adverse patient reactions; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; participate in treatment programs for patients; understand and follow written and oral directions; express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment,
Level II also requires : Must work independently in providing coverage at outreach locations or providing patient supervision assistance; assist in training and instructing others.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 4
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annualbenefit amountis provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability).This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMOmedical plans which include PPOand HMO dental plans andinclude dentalandvision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, andVision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Closing Date/Time: 7/10/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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