PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN I

The Therapeutic Transportation program is a partnership with the Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD) - Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. This program will consist of five Therapeutic Van Response Teams that will be deployed throughout Los Angeles County. These teams are tasked with providing medical clearances and transportation patients experiencing mental health emergencies to dedicated mental health urgent care centers. Assists professional staff members in the delivery of mental health services or the delivery of indirect and direct patient care to clients who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed. Applies principles of mental health in relationships with mentally ill or emotionally disturbed clients as a member of a Psychiatric Mobile Response Team, Clinical Behavioral Management Response Team, crisis intervention team or therapeutic team at an outpatient or inpatient facility. Observes, evaluates, records and reports to professional staff significant changes in the client's condition. Provides direct and indirect patient care including helping clients with personal hygiene such as bathing and personal grooming. Records measures of the client's physical condition such as pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, and body mass index. Aids or restrains clients to prevent injury to themselves or others. Prepares appropriate forms in connection with emergency calls, evaluation of the client's condition, and maintenance of the client's records. Assists professional staff members in providing and documenting occupational, recreational and vocational therapy programs related to the client's treatment plan. Administers, either orally or by injection, prescribed medications to clients in acute psychiatric settings. May sign the application for immediate 72-hour detention of disturbed psychiatric clients if Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) designated by the Office of Medical Director. Minimum Requirements:

A valid California State License to practice as a Psychiatric Technician. A copy of a valid California State License to practice as Psychiatric Technician MUST be attached to the application at the time of filing or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 15 calendar days from date of application submission. Physical Class:

4 - Arduous. Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity. Desirable Qualifications:

Experience working with severely mentally ill clients, providing therapeutic support. Experience working on a psychiatric multidisciplinary team. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). Past and present mental health clients and family members are encouraged to apply. All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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