Correctional Psychiatric Technician — Direct Patient Care

Care Career; California (MO); On-site; USD 77,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Career is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a 26-week correctional healthcare contract in Soledad, California. The role requires an active California LPT license, at least 12 months of LPT experience, and a current BLS certification.

Compensation is $56 to $58 per hour, with a 26-week contract and five 8-hour shifts per week. The position involves direct psychiatric and nursing care within the LPT scope of practice, administration of medications, and documentation in a

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted California Psychiatric Technician license.
• At least 12 months of recent LPT experience.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong medication-administration and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a secure correctional environment.
• Ability to complete all required background and facility clearances.
• Correctional, behavioral health, inpatient psychiatric, or similar experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric and nursing care within the LPT scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, condition, or response to treatment.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral health emergencies.
• Support treatment plans and therapeutic activities.
• Communicate patient updates to nursing, medical, mental health, and custody staff.
• Follow all medication, safety, security, and infection-control procedures.
• Maintain professional and therapeutic boundaries.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Team communication

Boundary maintenance

Job description

Care Career is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a 26-week correctional healthcare contract in Soledad, California. The role requires an active California LPT license, at least 12 months of LPT experience, and a current BLS certification.

Compensation is $56 to $58 per hour, with a 26-week contract and five 8-hour shifts per week. The position involves direct psychiatric and nursing care within the LPT scope of practice, administration of medications, and documentation in a