Correctional LPT: Behavioral Health Tech, $55/hr, Full-Time

AvaMed, Inc; Soledad (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $55/hr

Full-time assignment

Consistent hours

Long-term assignment potential

AvaMed Workforce support

Experience in correctional healthcare

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a full-time assignment at a California correctional facility in Soledad. The pay rate is $55.00 per hour, with travel rate noted.

This is a hands-on role providing behavioral, psychiatric, and nursing support under supervision in a correctional setting. Qualified candidates must hold a California LPT license and a current BLS certification (AHA).

Qualifications

• Active California LPT license
• BLS certification from American Heart Association
• Credentialing and onboarding required
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Ability to work in correctional healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral and psychiatric nursing care.
• Conduct clinical rounds and monitor patients.
• Administer medications and treatments under supervision.
• Document vital signs and patient status accurately.
• Coordinate with care teams to develop treatment plans.
• Assist with individual and group therapy programs.
• Support safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff

Skills

Clinical documentation

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

California Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license

Tools

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a full-time assignment at a California correctional facility in Soledad. The pay rate is $55.00 per hour, with travel rate noted.

This is a hands-on role providing behavioral, psychiatric, and nursing support under supervision in a correctional setting. Qualified candidates must hold a California LPT license and a current BLS certification (AHA).