Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) Full Time Night

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in California is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a full-time night shift to support the mental health team and provide high-quality patient care. Under RN supervision, you will perform bedside observations, assist with care plans, and help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary staff, respond to crises, and participate in discharge planning while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to hospital

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of LPT experience in acute adult psychiatric units.
• Current BLS certification.
• Annual Workplace Violence Prevention training required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Support RN with orders and bedside observations; provide emotional support to patients.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition and family needs.
• Contribute to therapeutic milieu and discharge planning; ensure safety and well-being of patients.
• Maintain supplies and equipment; document care instructions tailored to patient needs.
• Demonstrate independent work with initiative and good judgment.

Skills

Licensed Psychiatric Technician exp

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

California State Licensed Psychiatric Technician license

Job description

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) Full Time Night

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), under the supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN), provides safe, efficient, timely, and high-quality care. Under RN supervision, the LPT is responsible for the observation of patient/family needs and provides supportive care and emotional support to the patient/family in times of crisis to maximize patient comfort and enhance quality of life. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In collaboration with the RN, accepts and processes physician orders.
• Under direction of the RN, provides continuous bedside clinical observations, prescribed care, physical and emotional support to patients as directed in plan of care.
• Reports changes in patient condition and family needs as needed.
• Provides psychoeducational group support, contributes to, and supports the therapeutic milieu, and ensures the safety and well-being of the patient population.
• Participates as a team member of the clinical interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate care, support, and resources to patients.
• Demonstrates effective crisis intervention skills as indicated.
• Promotes healthy expressions of patient’s thoughts and feelings.
• Assists in explanation and documents after care instructions to patients tailored to their individual needs.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies and functioning of equipment and demonstrates accountability of all equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Shows initiative and good judgment.
• Assist in providing discharge instructions and follow up appointments for the patient.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

B. Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in acute adult outpatient or inpatient psychiatric unit, background and knowledge of psychiatric and illnesses and treatment.
• Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate, per hospital policy, during initial training/orientation but not to exceed 30 days from hire/transfer.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current California State Licensed Psychiatric Technician license.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish)
• Basic computer skills
• Electronic Medical Record experience preferred

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90059
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Email: [e-mail]
www.mlkch.org

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