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Butte County Behavioral Health Psychiatric Health Facility Nurse/Psychiatric Technician

The Butte County Behavioral Health Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) along with the Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Services Division, are seeking nurses (RN, LVN) and psychiatric technicians (LPT) to provide direct client care to patients receiving psychiatric treatment in our facilities, treating our community members in psychiatric crisis. Care includes, but is not limited to, consultation with providers, participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, medication administration, managing admissions and discharges, oversight of facility functioning and providing quality documentation.

Pay does include a 10% site differential and scheduling is based on applicant availability. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill regular help full-time and part-time vacancies, as well as extra help. Extra Help means this may be a Part-Time or Non-Permanent position. The number of hours worked per week may vary and depend on the needs of the department. For terms and conditions concerning Extra Help with Butte County, see Section 6.13c of the Butte County Personnel Rules.

Employees assigned to the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) or Crisis Services will receive a 10% site differential and those assigned as part of the Resiliency Empowerment Team (Rest) will receive a 5% site differential on top of the base salaries listed below. FLSA: Non-Exempt

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of general psychiatric nursing care, as defined by the State of California licensing requirements. Principles of providing functional direction and training. Techniques for working with individuals striving to overcome behavioral health challenges and their families. Medical and psychiatric terminology and first aid methods and procedures. Psychiatric medicines, including narcotics, and their effects on patients. Standard medical recordkeeping, including patient charting and the processing and maintenance of required documentation. Principles, practices and methods of community behavioral health treatment including interviewing, assessment and family and group counseling. Knowledge of social, psychological and physical factors or mental and emotional disorders. Knowledge of infectious disease and control. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly. Medi-Cal documentation standards. Principles and practices of utilization review. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff. The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability To: Conduct psychiatric assessments and evaluations and report physical and behavioral condition findings to medical staff. Assign, direct, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff and train on work procedures. Assess behavioral and/or emotional health status and develop effective patient treatment plans. Perform crisis intervention, manage assaultive behavior, respond promptly to patient emergency situations and take effective action to control potentially violent incidents. Perform utilization review and infection control functions for compliance with standards. Recognize the signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in children, adults and families. Use clinical judgment to determine if an action needs to be taken. Prepare clear and concise reports, patient documents and written correspondence. Understand client rights as they relate to treatment options. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited educational institution with major coursework in nursing, psychology, or a related field; and Psychiatric Nurse I: One (1) year of experience in psychiatric nursing. Psychiatric Nurse II: Three (3) years of psychiatric nursing experience equivalent to the County's Psychiatric Nurse I. Psychiatric Nurse III: Four (4) years of psychiatric nursing experience equivalent to the County's Psychiatric Nurse II. Certifications and Licenses: Possess and maintain a valid Registered Nursing license issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing. Possess and maintain a valid CPR certification. A position assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Physical Demands: Mobility to work in a standard office setting, or clinical setting, and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and medical equipment; standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required, and travel to visit outpatient and rural clinics may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 45 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff. Vision to assess emergency situations, including medical incidents and to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office and medical equipment.

Working Conditions: Employees work in an office, out-patient, clinic, jail, juvenile facility or locked psychiatric facility environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work outdoors and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels and cold and/or hot temperatures. Employees interact with clients with behavioral disorders/erratic and assaultive behavior, including those which require emergency crisis intervention. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids in performing their assigned duties. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Equipment and Tools Utilized: Equipment utilized includes a motor vehicle, medical equipment utilized in the course of work (ex. stethoscope, blood pressure monitoring equipment, injection supplies), personal protective clothing, personal computer, fax machine, and standard office equipment. Disaster Service Worker: All Butte County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). 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.

Professional Employees Association (PEA) Salary Step Increases: The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% may be given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained. Longevity Pay: 2.5% at 10 years, 2.5% at 15 years, 2.5% at 20 years, for a total 7.5% after 20 years of service. Boot Allowance: Members of this unit shall be eligible for a work boot/footwear reimbursement up to $275 annually. This reimbursement shall be for the purchase, maintenance and/or repair of safety boots/shoes authorized by the Department Head. Cell Phone Allowance: County issued cell phone or $70/month allowance with appointing authority approval. Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year. Vacation: 0-4.99 years: 15 days/yr.; 5-9.99 years: 20 days/yr.; 10-19.99 years: 25 days/yr.; 20+ years: 27 days/yr. Note - accrued vacation leave may not be used until after six months of employment. Sick Leave: 96 hours of sick leave are earned each year with no maximum accrual. Bereavement Leave: Maximum of 40 hours for each occurrence in the immediate family. Health Plan including Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance: Coverage under the Butte County Health Plan is for employees and their eligible dependents. Depending upon the plan selected by the employee, the County contributes a substantial amount of the total cost of the complete health package, which consists of medical, vision, and dental insurance. Currently, the amount the County contributes for family coverage is $2,372.06/month. For those employees who have health coverage from other sources, and who elect to not participate in the Butte County Health Plan, the County offers a monthly taxable Cash-Back allowance. The current of the taxable Cash-Back allowance is $550.00 per month (prorated for less than fulltime employees). Life Insurance: The County provides $25,000 in life insurance with additional coverage available at a minimal cost. Retirement: The County is in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) coordinated with Social Security. "Classic Members"- 2% @ 55 . Final compensation based on Single Highest Year. Employee responsible for full 7% employee share effective 1/1/2013. "New Members" to PERS- 2% @ 62 . Final compensation based on Highest Three Year Average.