Licensed Psychiatric Technician (84525)

Centurion Health; Patton Village (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

MHM Services of California, a Centurion company, seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino, CA. This part-time night shift role (Fri–Sun, 2:45pm–11:15pm) provides basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and supports rehabilitation of forensic clients.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid BVNPT license, knowledge of medical terminology and First Aid, and the ability to pass a drug test and background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Possession of a valid BVNPT license is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and First Aid methods.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to forensic clients.
• Observe and intervene on behavior that may injure people or signal risk.
• Escort individuals into the facility and perform searches for safety.
• Inspect mail and facilities for contraband and safety breaches.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (BVNPT)

Tools

Medical terminology

First Aid

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CA, Patton - Patton State Hospital - Patton, CA 92369, Position Type: Part-Time, Education Level: Associate's Degree, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Night, Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & Support, MHM Services of California, a Centurion company, is proud to provide healthcare staffing solutions to the California Department of State Hospitals.

We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Psychiatric Technician to join our team at Patton State Hospital located in San Bernardino, California.

Friday - Sunday PM shift 2:45pm - 11:15 pm

$40.00 per hour + shift differentials

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (CA Staffing) works under general supervision to provide a basic level of behavioral and psychiatric nursing care as well as facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients, patients, or inmates. The LPT is responsible for observing and intervening on any behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts. This professional escorts individuals into the facility and performs searches, inspecting mail for any contraband and the facilities for any potential safety breaches.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE required
• Knowledge of medical terminology and First Aid methods
• Ability to pass a drug test and background investigation required