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The Position
Bargaining Unit: Local 856 - LVN/Aide 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.
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Competencies Required
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.
PLEASE NOTE : All applicants must submit a copy of their Psychiatric Technician certification and their current CPR or BLS certificate at the time of application. Applications without the required documentation will not be accepted. 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.
Selection Process
Applications will be accepted evaluated on an ongoing basis. The examination steps noted above may be changed in accordance with the County's Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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 identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
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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.
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Do you possess a current, valid, and unrestricted Psychiatric Technician license issued by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians? If YES, a copy of your license must be attached to your application.
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When was your Psychiatric Technician license last issued? (please provide number, date issued and attach to application)
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Where did you receive your educational training for your license?
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If you chose "Other", please explain
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Do you possess a valid and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification issued by the American Red Cross? If YES, a copy of your certificate must be attached to your application.
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When was your BLS or CPR certification last issued? (Please provide the license number, date issued, and attach to the application)
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Do you possess an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree in a relevant healthcare field?
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Indicate if you possess any of the following certificates and/or training:
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How many months of full-time experience do you have as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant?
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How many months of full-time experience do you have in an acute care or subacute care setting as an LVN or Psych tech?
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Areas Of Interest
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Location Preference:
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Shift Availability
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Type Of Employment
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Please indicate the date you will be available to work
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I certify that I meet the announced requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.
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