Day-Shift Licensed Psychiatric Tech – Compassionate Care

Ocean State Job Lot; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a full-time day shift. Under RN supervision, the LPT observes patients, provides supportive care and participates in crisis intervention to maximize comfort and quality of life.

Requirements include a California LPT license, 6 months to 1 year of acute inpatient/outpatient experience, current BLS, and completion of annual Workplace Violence Prevention training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months to 1 year of experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in acute adult outpatient or inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must hold and maintain California State Licensed Psychiatric Technician license.
• Complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate within 30 days of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Accepts and processes physician orders in collaboration with the RN.
• Provides continuous bedside observations and prescribed care under RN direction.
• Reports changes in patient condition and family needs as needed.
• Provides psychoeducational group support and contributes to the therapeutic milieu.
• Participates as a team member of the clinical interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates crisis intervention skills as indicated.
• Promotes healthy expressions of patient thoughts and feelings.
• Assists in explaining and documents after-care instructions to patients.
• Maintains supplies and equipment functioning; demonstrates accountability.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and shows initiative.
• Assists in discharge instructions and follow-up appointments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Basic computer skills

Electronic Medical Records

Education

California State Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a full-time day shift. Under RN supervision, the LPT observes patients, provides supportive care and participates in crisis intervention to maximize comfort and quality of life.

Requirements include a California LPT license, 6 months to 1 year of acute inpatient/outpatient experience, current BLS, and completion of annual Workplace Violence Prevention training.