Licensed Psychiatric Technician

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

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Location: Soledad, CA Pay: $56 to $58 per hour Contract Length: 26 weeks Schedule: Full-time, 5x8-hour shifts Multiple schedules are available. Please ask for details.

We are seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a 26-week correctional healthcare contract in Soledad, California. This position provides direct psychiatric and nursing care to patients in a secure correctional setting.

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

Requirements

• 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

Assignment Details

Assignment Details $56 to $58 per hour 26-week correctional contract Five 8-hour shifts per week Multiple schedule options available Potential for extension based on performance and facility need

Please ask for details regarding the available schedules.