Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Per Diem)

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Los Angeles is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Per Diem. In this role, you'll assist Registered Nurses with patient care planning and implementation. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute positively to a therapeutic environment. Ideal candidates will hold a valid LPT license and exhibit commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement. This role offers a collaborative working environment focused on comprehensive mental health services.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychiatric Technician assists with patient care planning and implementation.
• Skills in counseling and modifying patient behavior are essential.
• Competence in clinical and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN with care planning and implementation for patients.
• Participate in patient care conferences to enhance care.
• Contribute suggestions for policy and safety improvements.

Skills

Patient care planning

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPT license

Job description

Title of Position: Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Per Diem

Location: Main Hospital

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Union/ Non-Union: Union

Supervisor: Director of Infection Control & Health Services

Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, located in Los Angeles, is a non‑profit organization that provides an array of comprehensive mental health services for Children, Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and Adults suffering from mental illness in the Greater Los Angeles area. The organization consists of a standalone fifty‑five (55)-bed hospital and six outlying outpatient facilities that have anywhere from fourteen (14) beds to one hundred and thirty‑four (134) beds. The organization has approximately four hundred (400) employees.

Summary of Position

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician assists and supports the RN in patient care planning, organization, and implementation, administering personal care, medications, treatment, and procedures as authorized by hospital policy, LPT license/scope of practice, and standards of nursing care.

Essentials Duties

• Assists the RN care planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient.
• Participates in patient care conferences, committee meetings, and staff development programs to contribute toward improvement in patient care and to improve skills and knowledge.
• Assists the RN with orientation and instruction of aides, unit secretaries, patients, and families concerning the program and plan of care.
• Counsels patient and modifies behavior by presenting himself/herself as a positive role model, and encourages the patient to appropriately socialize with staff and peers.
• Helps formulate patient assessment, nursing intervention, and goals as part of with the assistance of the treatment team.
• Performs related work as required or assigned by the Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Chief Nursing Officer.
• Contributes to a positive therapeutic milieu by action and responsible communication with coworkers, supervisors, and administration on any issue of concern relevant to job responsibilities and the agency.
• Responsible for policy, procedure, and safety suggestions to the Program Director, Nursing Supervisor, Patient Safety Officer, and Environment of Care Director.
• Maintains competence in all clinical skills necessary for the performance of duties.
• Maintains competence in interpersonal skills necessary to direct and supervise ancillary staff.
• Maintains skills necessary to support administrative functions including, but not limited to problem‑solving, group facilitation, budgeting, and development of standards and systems of improvement.
• Seeks learning opportunities to gain new knowledge/skills which result in continuous quality improvement.
• Seeks appropriate guidance from immediate supervisor to achieve expected outcomes.