Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) Full Time Night

Ocean State Job Lot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for full-time night shifts. Under RN supervision, you provide bedside care, observation, and emotional support to patients and families in crisis to maximize comfort and quality of life.

Responsibilities include processing physician orders with the RN, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary teamwork. CA licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months to 1 year of experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in acute adult outpatient or inpatient psychiatric unit.
• Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate within 30 days from hire/transfer.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Current California State Licensed Psychiatric Technician license.

Responsibilities

• Accept and process physician orders in collaboration with the RN.
• Provide continuous bedside clinical observations and prescribed care.
• Report changes in patient condition and family needs to the team.
• Provide psychoeducational group support and maintain safe, therapeutic milieu.
• Contribute to discharge instructions and follow-up planning.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Basic computer skills

EMR experience

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

Equal Rights Employer

Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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MLK Community Healthcare

1680 E 120th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90059

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

www.mlkch.org

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