Licensed Psychiatric Tech – Inpatient Care (FT, 12h)

Ocean View Psychiatric Hospital; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility in Long Beach, CA, seeks Licensed Psychiatric Technicians for 3-day, 12-hour rotating shifts (7:00–7:30). Responsibilities include medication administration, patient monitoring, admissions/discharges, and meticulous documentation within RN oversight in an acute inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates have a CA LPT license, 2+ years in behavioral health, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Vocational Nursing or Psychiatric Technology program required.
• Current, valid, and unrestricted LPT license issued by the State of California.
• 2 years of experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or related human services setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications accurately and maintain medication room/cart per clinical best practices and regulations.
• Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions; report observations to physicians, pharmacists, and charge nurses.
• Perform nursing activities as assigned within scope of practice and under RN supervision.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Complete and maintain thorough documentation in the medical record within established timeframes.
• Participate actively in treatment team meetings.
• Knowledge of medication side effects, normal dosages, and contraindications for all administered medications.
• Perform clinical procedures as directed by physicians.

Skills

Medication administration

Bilingual English/Spanish

EHR proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational Nursing or Psychiatric Technology program

Job description

Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility in Long Beach, CA, seeks Licensed Psychiatric Technicians for 3-day, 12-hour rotating shifts (7:00–7:30). Responsibilities include medication administration, patient monitoring, admissions/discharges, and meticulous documentation within RN oversight in an acute inpatient setting.

Ideal candidates have a CA LPT license, 2+ years in behavioral health, and strong teamwork.