Inpatient Psychiatric Technician — Collaborative Care

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to provide nursing care to psychiatric patients under RN supervision. The role involves implementing and evaluating the established plan of care and collaborating with the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

The position requires CPR/BLS certification, California Psychiatric Technician Licensure, and at least 6 months of inpatient psychiatric experience.

Qualifications

• CPR - BLS through AHA or ARC REQUIRED
• California Psychiatric Technician Licensure REQUIRED
• At least 6 months experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent - REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care to psychiatric patients by implementing and evaluating the established plan of care.
• Carries out assigned tasks and collaborates with the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

CPR/BLS required

Group dynamics

Psychological functioning

Growth and development

Therapeutic communication

Drug administration

Assaultive behavior management

English literacy

Clear speech

Observe/report behavior

Goals/objectives planning

Group/program facilitation

Strengths assessment

Group technique adaptation

Physical activities participation

Hold/restraint procedures

Education

California Psychiatric Technician Licensure

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to provide nursing care to psychiatric patients under RN supervision. The role involves implementing and evaluating the established plan of care and collaborating with the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

The position requires CPR/BLS certification, California Psychiatric Technician Licensure, and at least 6 months of inpatient psychiatric experience.