Open Competitive Examination Amended Announcement SALARY: $1340.80 to $1629.60* bi-weekly (approximately $2905 - $3530 per month) *5% Supplemental for In-patient (PHF) unit FILING PERIOD: Continuous TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: TBA This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Mental Health Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. TYPICAL DUTIES: Participates as a member of a treatment team in developing and implementing individual and group treatment programs for patients. Develops, supervises and encourages participation in group and individual program activities for patients; assists therapist in therapy programs; may lead therapy groups. Observes patient’s physical condition and behavior; audits patient’s clinical record charts; checks and corrects errors; monitors patient activities; evaluates patient progress; reports significant changes to professional staff; records clinical notes on patients. Assists patients with feeding, habit training; keeps living areas clean; protects patients from personal injury; motivates patients to develop self-reliance in daily living. Monitors and administers medications and treatment, including hypodermic injections, catheterizations, enemas and oral medications; takes and charts temperatures, pulse and respiration; assists families and care providers in monitoring and administering medications. Consults with families, care providers, staff of convalescent hospitals and other agencies as liaison to provide for continuity of care; assists care providers and others in handling patient behavior. Admits and orients patients to inpatient facilities; dispenses medication for new patients; acts as Court liaison through admission process; may act as shift supervisor. Orders supplies, keeps records, and prepares reports. Participates in in-service training programs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: License: Possession of a valid license as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician examiners of the State of California. (COPY OF LICENSE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION). Experience: Two years of experience performing the duties of a psychiatric technician or mental health technician in a mental health facility. Special Requirement: The Psychiatric Health Facility will perform a background investigation on prospective employees to include criminal background information from State and Federal information banks. Knowledge of: Basic concepts of mental illness and mental health; the physical, emotional and social needs of emotionally disordered individuals; fundamentals of psychiatric terminology; principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individual or groups of mentally ill, or emotionally disturbed patients. Ability to: Train others in the performance of their duties in a mental health unit; apply routine psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients; recognize symptoms indicative 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 with others.Physical and Mental Requirements: Mobility: Occasional operation of key board, sitting for long periods of time and driving; frequent walking, pushing/pulling and bending/squatting; Lifting: Ability to constantly lift 5 pounds or less and frequently up to 70 pounds; Vision: Constant overall vision, color/depth and eye hand coordination and peripheral vision; frequent reading and close-up work; Dexterity: Constant repetitive motion, writing, holding, reaching, grasping and writing; Hearing/Talking: Constant hearing normal speech, talking in person, talking on the telephone/radio; Emotional/Special Conditions: Constant decision making, public contact, concentration, working weekends/nights, exposure to trauma, grief and death; frequent working alone; Environment conditions: Constant exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke, fumes, poor ventilation, cold, heat and hazardous materials; Special Requirement: Constant exposure to assaultive behavior. THE EXAMINATION: Please see "Selection Procedures" on the reverse side of this announcement. E-mail: humanresources@sjgov.org |
