Licensed Psychiatric Technician

AvaMed, Inc; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time

Long-term opportunities

Support from AvaMed

Correctional healthcare

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a full-time assignment at a California correctional facility in Tehachapi. The LPT will provide behavioral and psychiatric nursing care under supervision of RN/MD, adhering to facility policies and California licensure requirements.

Qualified candidates hold a California LPT license and AHA BLS, with strong documentation and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Current and active California Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA).
• Ability to credential, background check, health screening and onboarding requirements.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care.
• Conduct clinical rounds and monitor patients.
• Administer medications and treatments under supervision.
• Administer injections and related procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and document.
• Observe patient status and report changes.
• Collaborate with Treatment Team to develop plans.
• Assist with individual and group therapy programs.
• Facilitate therapeutic group activities as appropriate.
• Coordinate appointments and ensure patient availability.

Skills

LPT license

BLS certification

Clinical documentation

Tools

CPR training

Job description

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) – $53/hr – Correctional Healthcare

Location:Tehachapi, CA
Position:Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Employment:Full-Time Assignment
Pay Rate:$53.00 per hour Travel Rate
Setting:California State Correctional Facility

About AvaMed Workforce

AvaMed Workforce is a healthcare staffing agency specializing in placing qualified healthcare professionals throughout California, including assignments within California's correctional healthcare system.

We are currently inURGENT need of a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)for afull-time assignment at a correctional facility located in Tehachapi, California.

This is an excellent opportunity for an LPT seeking consistent hours, competitive pay, and experience within California's correctional healthcare system.

Position Overview

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician will provide behavioral, psychiatric, and general nursing care to patients within a correctional healthcare setting.

Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Doctor (MD), or designated facility leadership, the LPT will provide services within the scope of their California Psychiatric Technician license and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients with mental health and/or developmental needs.
• Conduct clinical rounds and monitor patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of mental illness.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments within the scope of LPT licensure and under appropriate clinical supervision.
• Administer injections and perform other authorized psychiatric nursing procedures.
• Obtain, monitor, and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
• Observe patients' physical condition, mental status, and behavior and promptly report significant changes to appropriate clinical staff.
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinaryTreatment Teamand assist in developing treatment plans, goals, and objectives based on patient assessments.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual and group therapy programs.
• Facilitate or participate in therapeutic group activities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, mental health, and custody personnel to support the safe and effective management of patients.
• Coordinate clinical appointments and assist in ensuring patients are available for scheduled healthcare services.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide CPR and first aid when necessary.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and in accordance withrequirements, facility policies, and applicable professional standards.
• Help maintain a safe, secure, professional, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current and activeCalifornia Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license
• CurrentBLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Ability to practice within the scope of a California Licensed Psychiatric Technician
• Ability to successfully complete all required credentialing, background clearance, health screening, and facility onboarding requirements
• Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Ability to work professionally within a correctional healthcare environment
• Correctional healthcare and/or behavioral health experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation

Pay Rate: $55.00 per hour

Full-time assignment with consistent hours.

Why Work With AvaMed Workforce?

AvaMed Workforce specializes in connecting healthcare professionals with opportunities throughout California. Our team provides support throughout the assignment, from initial credentialing and onboarding through scheduling and ongoing assistance.

This opportunity provides:

• $55.00/hour competitive pay
• Full-time assignment
• Consistent work opportunity
• Long-term assignment potential
• Dedicated AvaMed Workforce support
• Experience within California's correctional healthcare system

AvaMed Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.