NEW LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; Ione (CA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HAN Staff is currently seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to work at a facility in Ione, California. This role involves providing basic psychiatric nursing care, facilitating therapy regimens, and maintaining patient records.

The ideal candidate should have at least one year of relevant experience, compassion, and up-to-date medical certifications. This position offers registry employment with a pay rate of $53 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 36 months as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Give basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients.
• Assist in developing therapy regimens and provide group therapy.
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms.
• Educate patients about health maintenance.

Skills

Building rapport with patients

Compassionate and caring demeanor

Familiarity with medical terminology

Education

Valid and current CPR card

Up to date credentials in California

Job description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to work at a facility in Ione, California. These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $53/hour

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Job Details

• Area: Medical OT-8HR
• Class: LPT
• Shift: 2
• Start: 13:00:00
• End: 21:30:00

Responsibilities

• Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth
• Assist in development of group and individual therapy regimens; act as a provider of group therapy to patient/youth
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior
• Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care
• Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities
• Maintain accurate patient medical recordsWork with other disciplines as part of Treatment Team in the development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments in providing an overall treatment program for patient/youth
• Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 36 months (3yrs) as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
• Must have up to date credentials in the state of California