Full-Time Licensed Psychiatric Technician – Correctional Care

AvaMed Workforce; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a full-time assignment at a correctional facility in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role provides basic psychiatric nursing care under supervision, conducts rounds, administers medications, and collaborates with the treatment team.

The position is 40 hours per week with a Thursday to Monday schedule from 6:00am to 2:30pm. Orientation lasts two weeks and flexibility is required to meet the facility's needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patients.
• Conduct daily rounds for signs of mental illness.
• Under supervision, perform psychiatric nursing procedures and administer medications.
• Work with Treatment Team on development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments.
• Assist in development of group and individual therapy regimens.
• Coordinate liaison activities with custody personnel in management of patients.
• Observe patients' condition and report significant changes.
• Coordinate clinical appointments and assist in presenting patients at their appointments.
• Assist in first responder duties, including CPR and first aid as needed.
• Follow all documentation procedures accurately.
• Help create a safe, secure and therapeutic environment.

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a full-time assignment at a correctional facility in San Luis Obispo, CA. The role provides basic psychiatric nursing care under supervision, conducts rounds, administers medications, and collaborates with the treatment team.

The position is 40 hours per week with a Thursday to Monday schedule from 6:00am to 2:30pm. Orientation lasts two weeks and flexibility is required to meet the facility's needs.