DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES



State of California – Health and Human Services AgencyDepartment of Developmental ServicesDUTY STATEMENTDS 3022 (03/2015)DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICESSTATE OPERATED FACILITIES DIVISIONNORTHERN Stabilization Training Assessment Re-integration (STAR) DUTY STATEMENTJOB TITLE: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN POSITION #: 472-702-8232-XXXPOSITION DESCRIPTION: Provides direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training on nursing care and behavioral support plans to community direct care staff and consumers following established standards and procedures of the STAR residential and Crisis Assessment Stabilization Services (CAST) mobile crisis services. PT provides basic and general behavioral training and psychiatric nursing care to STAR residents. PT will perform on-site direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training with consumers and their caretakers/direct care staff in in community settings, such as consumer’s homes, hospital or psychiatric settings. Must be competent in the areas of cultural sensitivity for the population being served, positive behavioral supports, trauma informed care, coaching skills training, person centered practices, and utilize less restrictive techniques to address behavioral issues. Will maintain credentials in required Psychiatric Technician and required trainings. The PT actively participates as part of the Inter-Disciplinary Team (IDT) at weekly STAR meetings, monthly IPPs, Psychotropic Drug Reviews, and CAST meetings. The PT is a mandated reporter of observed or suspected abuse or neglect. The PT must have at least six months’ prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities who have challenging behavior service needs and become a Registered Behavior Technician within 12 months of initial employment or be a qualified behavior modification professional. Must successfully complete competency-based training Direct Support Professional I & II, or pass the challenge test, prior to or within one year of employment. Must have a valid driver’s license and identification. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Unit Supervisor or designee (Senior Psychiatric Technician)EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. Must be able to work with consumers with developmental disabilities (e.g. autistic spectrum disorder, intellectual disability) and severe behavioral (e.g. aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and elopement) and psychiatric conditions and symptoms (e.g. psychosis, mood disorders, PTSD, and suicidal ideation). Must be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance. Must be able to complete all required training and perform and be competent in self-defense and hands-on intervention training, including two-person wall containment with resistive consumers up to 350 lbs. for up to 10 minutes; able to safely contain one limb of a combative consumer up to 5 minutes; push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs. (including laundry or medication carts); able to quickly respond to alarm within 200 feet (may occur several times daily) in interior of building; able to run 100 yards; able to assist a consumer to a standing position up to 350 lbs.; able to bend/squat up to 5 minutes. Must be able to drive up to 300 miles per day and travel to locations throughout Northern (for N. STAR) and Southern (for S. STAR) California. Travel may require over-night stays. Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment which ensures respect, dignity and protects privacy, rights, confidentiality and physical/emotional well-being of all consumers. This essential function will be ongoing when performing the following duties:15%Assists CAST Team in assessment and interventions for CAST referrals, including: Reviewing STAR CAST referral information in collaboration with CAST Team; On-site (e.g. community homes, hospitals, psychiatric settings), video-conference, or telephone support assessment and support;Provides written and verbal recommendations, coaching and training to providers, Regional Center representatives, direct care staff, consumers;Documentation of services provided;Assists CAST in monitoring consumers referred to CAST.15%On-site (e.g. community homes, hospitals, psychiatric settings), video-conference, or telephone direct care support, modeling, coaching, instruction and training with consumers and their caretakers/direct care staff in community and hospital settings that includes:Assists consumers in all activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, basic housekeeping, and dining. These duties include lifting, positioning and assisting in the consumer mobility. (Additional needs as identified by Interdisciplinary Team. (i.e.: toileting, communication, socialization, etc.).Training that will assist the consumer in maximizing their independence.Provide services which will assist each consumer in achieving maximum social, emotional, intellectual, developmental and cognitive growth.Consumer rights, ability to make choices and access shall be considered at all times.Provides positive intervention and Active Treatment for all consumers.Assists consumers in food shopping, preparation, serving and clean-up.15%Observes STAR CAST and residence consumers’ physical condition and behavior and reports significant changes to appropriate team members.Provides behavior management support; reinforcement, intervention technique utilization including highly restrictive interventions.Collects data and records information in the record and provides follow-up as needed.Notifies residence physician/MOD and or supervisor whenever the resident has sustained injury.Initiates the incident report when required.Initiates temporary intervention plans and monitors temporary conditions.15%Performs nursing procedures, such as administering medications and treatments including oral medication, hypodermic injections, urinary catheterization, enemas, and taking and recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, and first aid as authorized within the scope of the Psychiatric Technician nursing requirements to STAR residents.May require specialized skills in ostomy care/feeding techniques/respiratory care and adaptive equipment use and any other procedure authorized.Assist physician as necessary.Documents in treatment records medication/treatments the consumers have received prescribed medication/treatments.May assist or administer prescribed medication/treatments to consumers.Records the consumer’s response to treatment.15%Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team in all aspects of the development and implementation of the STAR resident’s Habitation Plan. Escorts STAR residents in the community. Assists staff in occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs for consumers. Assists in the training of various Psychiatric Technician classes, such as Trainees, Psychiatric Technician Apprentices, Psychiatric Technician students.Attends all review conferences for assigned consumers. Assists with the development of crisis management goals, long range goals, skills task, behavioral plans and objectives.Is accountable for the health, safety, and welfare of the consumers they are escorting.Escorts to medical appointments, work/leisure activities, health facilities, placement visits, etc.May be required to drive a state vehicle on community outingsIncludes obtaining data and implementing objectives and plans, as well as behavior interventions.Encourage consumers to participate in planned recreational activities.Will engage consumers in activities that provide opportunities for learning and practice of skills tailored to the specific needs of the consumer.May serve as Acting Shift Lead in the absence of that person.Promotes the team concept and maintains open communication between staff, families and consumer served.15% Works at various sites as needed to meet staffing requirements. Works extended hours and/or varying shifts. Attends and participates in training as required.May be required to work mandatory overtime as needed to meet staffing requirements.Participates in training and clinical supervision for obtaining and maintaining requirements for the Registered Behavior Technician certification, per Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) requirements.May be reassigned to other residences, programs or projects to meet legitimate operation needs.Ability to assist residents with completing activities of daily living independently or with assistance, such as laundry, bed making, cooking, household cleaning, ordering of personal supplies and clothing.Care of consumer clothing, personal property and their storage area.Maintain adaptive equipment through proper handling and cleaning as indicated.Reporting and/or correcting any hazard/unsafe environment situation or defective equipment pletes routine visual count to assure accurate census and a check of home security.Other duties as necessary to ensure efficient operations of the home, such as light cleaning, shopping and food preparation.Attends shift and facility meetings.Is responsible for obtaining the required CEU's for License renewal and attending mandatory facility training. (i.e.: CPR-Behavioral Strategies Emergency response, etc.)10%Provides one-to-one supervision/direct observation of consumers on special precautions, such as elopement risks, suicide risks, serious medical condition and risk of serious self-injurious behavior to the consumers. Responds to emergencies that involve the use of medical/behavioral intervention techniques.Provides intervention that ensures safety to both consumer and staff.Monitors emergency equipment, medication, and treatment supplies.Must competently use self-defense and hands-on intervention skills to manage consumer’s assaultive behaviors.Provides documentation and follow-up as needed.Note: Percentages may vary based on operational needs.WORKING CONDITIONS: On-going interaction with consumers with developmental disabilities and severe psychiatric and behavioral conditions at STAR residence and in community settings, such as consumer’s homes, hospital or psychiatric settings. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Work will include travel and possible over-night stays.Employee NameEmployee SignatureDate(Print)Supervisor NameSupervisor SignatureDate(Print)Employee and Supervisor acknowledge that by signing this Duty Statement that they have discussed and agree to the expectations of the position. ................
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