Psychiatric Technician I​/II​/III

Overview

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2026.

The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill regular help 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.

This recruitment is for Level I, Level II and III. The salary range for level I is $1,794.40 - $2,404.80 biweekly ($22.43 - $30.06 per hour). The salary range for level II is $1,982.40 - $2,656.00 biweekly ($24.78 - $32.20 per hour). The salary range for level III is $2,189.60 - $2,934.40 biweekly ($27.37 - $36.68 per hour).

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Under close supervision (Psychiatric Technician I), general supervision (Psychiatric Technician II) or supervision (Psychiatric Technician III), provides medication management support to clients; collaborates with other medical staff and interdisciplinary health treatment teams to implement treatment plans and reports on impact of medications; may serve as first point of contact for clients discharged from psychiatric facilities to orient them to County behavioral health services;

and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

Psychiatric Technician I: This is an entry-level classification in the Psychiatric Technician series. Positions at this level learn duties as assigned, working under close supervision. This class is distinguished from the Psychiatric Technician II in that the latter performs the full range of work assigned to the series.

Psychiatric Technician II: This is the journey-level classification in the Psychiatric Technician series. Positions at this level perform the full range of duties assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Psychiatric Technician III in that the latter performs the more complex work assigned to the series.

Psychiatric Technician III: This is the advanced journey-level classification in the psychiatric technician series responsible for performing the most complex work related to providing medication management and nursing services to behavioral health clients. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgement. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgement to perform assigned duties.

Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. Positions in the Psychiatric Technician class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the II- and III-levels may be filled by advancement from the I- and II-levels, respectively;

progression to the II-level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the II-level.

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Some duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities may be performed in a learning capacity for entry-level (I Level) positions.

• Under the direction of clinical staff, provides medication management services to behavioral health clients; ensures the proper acquisition and administration of medication; may travel to outpatient clinics, residences, transitional housing, inmate facilities, or other locations to work with clients.
• Serves as initial point of contact for clients who have been discharged from a psychiatric health facility; orients clients to the County’s behavioral health services; verifies client information, including medical history and medication needs; responds to client questions and concerns.
• Performs nursing procedures such as administering medications and treatments, including oral medications, hypodermic injections, and charting…