Licensed Psychiatric Technician — Acute Care Clinician

Kaiser Permanente; Gallinas (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in California to provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including milieu management and medication administration in an acute mental health setting.

The role requires six months of recent experience, CA licensure as a Psychiatric Technician, and Basic Life Support; you will collaborate with the care team to implement treatment plans and document patient information.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in an acute mental health treatment setting.
• California Psychiatric Technician license or eligibility.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to document and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Document orders accurately and timely.
• Participate in care team activities and daily data collection.
• Support milieu management and patient education.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication with patients

Education

Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Technician Program or eligible for CA licensure

Tools

Basic Life Support

Job description

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in California to provide nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, including milieu management and medication administration in an acute mental health setting.

The role requires six months of recent experience, CA licensure as a Psychiatric Technician, and Basic Life Support; you will collaborate with the care team to implement treatment plans and document patient information.