Psych Tech San Joaquin Region

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Position Summary

The Psych Tech will properly and precisely prepare daily or weekly medications to our clients. The position reports to the Director of Staff Development and requires focus and detail when preparing medication.

Job Type: Part Time Pay: $27

Work Location: San Joaquin region

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to all clients.
• Count and store medication in correlation to CCL and DHCS regulations. Document all medications on Centrally Stored and Destruction Records, create Medication Administration Records as per each doctor order, count and control all medication brought into and out of the facility.
• Assist/Perform all areas of basic nursing care
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner and provide staff with full understanding.
• Complete new medication intake and monthly weight records for all clients.
• Follow and uphold all medication management policies and procedures
• Document and notify the prescriber of any changes in behavior or condition relating to medication.
• Count all medications at least once per shift and audit the Medication Administration Record for detail and accuracy.
  
  

Qualifications

• Current Psychiatric Technician licensure, in good standing in the State of California.
• Five (5) years of experience in behavioral health, understanding of psychiatric illnesses and treatments, knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Previous experience with the population to be served and/or work in a similar program setting preferred.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience, including training and development of direct reports
• Ability to read and transcribe doctors’ orders accurately.
• Ability to provide nursing care and first aid as needed.
• Ability to administer oral and injectable medications.
• Ability to perform vitals and FSBS checks.
• Demonstrate the ability to act professionally.
• Demonstrate the ability to act in an appropriate manner in a crisis.
• Free from State sanctions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• CPR/First Aid/BLS certification.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel and work in an office environment.
• Ability to climb stairs multiple times a day and be able to lift and/or carry 25 pounds or less.
• Ability to sit, rise, kneel, squat, twist, pull bend multiple times a day.
• Ability to perform with repetitive maneuvers and manual dexterity.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Vacation
• Holidays
  
  

GLOM is an equal opportunity employer and probits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability,

genetics, protected veteran, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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