Psychiatric TechnicianUnder general supervision, is responsible for psychiatric technical work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required. Distinguishing Features: This is the working-level class in the Psychiatric Technician sub-series. Positions may work in direct care on patient units in a psychiatric hospital with responsibilities including providing daily living care, individualized teaching, group teaching, and supervised medical assistance. In addition, some positions may work as unit coordinators or admissions clerks with responsibilities such as entering/editing patient information into a database; ordering medical and office supplies; explaining admission procedures, taking vital signs, and collecting other information from patients at the time of admission; and other clerical or patient care work. An employee in this class may be assigned to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
