Psychiatric Technician (13304)

InGenesis is currently seeking a Psychiatric Technician to work with our this role you will provide compassionate hands-on care and behavioral support to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or severe psychiatric conditions in residential and community settings. This role involves direct care coaching and implementation of nursing and behavioral support plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct Care & Support (40%)

• Assist consumers with daily living activities (e.g. bathing grooming mobility dining).
• Support independence in household tasks (e.g. laundry cooking cleaning).
• Promote consumer rights choice-making and positive behavioral interventions.
• Escort consumers to appointments and community activities.
• Maintain adaptive equipment and assist in recreational vocational and educational programs.

Observation & Reporting (15%)

• Monitor and report changes in consumer behavior and physical condition.
• Document incidents and initiate temporary intervention plans as needed.

Nursing Procedures (15%)

• Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice.
• Record vital signs and consumer responses to treatments.
• Assist registered nurses and document care provided.

Interdisciplinary Team Participation (15%)

• Collaborate in developing and implementing consumer care plans.
• Attend review conferences and contribute to behavioral and crisis management planning.
• Support training of Psychiatric Technician trainees and students.

Operational Flexibility (15%)

• Work at various sites and shifts as needed.
• Participate in required training and maintain certifications.
• May serve as Acting Shift Lead and assist with home operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent interaction with individuals with developmental disabilities and severe behavioral/psychiatric conditions.
• Exposure to clinical environments and potential health risks.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs and performing hands-on interventions.
• May involve travel and mandatory overtime.
• Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity trauma-informed care and person-centered practices.

Qualifications:

• Valid and current Psychiatric Technician license (California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians).
• Must obtain Registered Behavior Technician certification within 365 days of employment.
• Minimum six months of direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors.
• Completion of Direct Support Professional I & II or challenge test within one year.
• Valid drivers license CPR CPI Ukeru and other mandatory facility training.

EEO Statement:

InGenesis is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and equitable workplace. We comply with all applicable federal state and local employment laws including recent executive orders and strictly prohibit discrimination harassment or retaliation based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability genetic information age veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Company Statement:

With decades of experience InGenesis has grown into one of North Americas most trusted Healthcare Services Firms which includes comprehensive health and workforce solutions. As the industry landscape shifts with new challenges in patient care quality and compliance requirements workforce retention and operational efficiencies we deliver strategic data-driven solutions that include redefining workforce management and clinical service delivery. Explore InGenesis to discover how our expertise innovative strategies and commitment to excellence are shaping the future of healthcare workforce solutions. Join us in celebrating the professionals who define the next era of healthcare.