NEW LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

Health Advocates Network, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 66.124 - 88.166; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Health Advocates Network seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to work at a facility in San Diego, California. This is a registry position with our company, paying $56/hour on a W2 basis.

Responsibilities include basic psychiatric nursing care, assisting in therapy regimens, monitoring patient changes, and coordinating with physicians. CPR certification and California credentials required.

Formación

• Minimum 1 year of experience within the last 36 months as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) is required.
• Must hold up-to-date credentials in California.

Responsabilidades

• Provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients/youth.
• Assist in development of group and individual therapy regimens; provide group therapy.
• Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior.
• Communicate with physicians or specialists regarding patient care.
• Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and facilities.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Work with Treatment Team to develop treatment plans and objectives.
• Provide emotional support to patients and family members.

Conocimientos

Rapport building

Compassionate care

Medical terminology

CPR certification

Educación

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

California license

Descripción del empleo

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

Pay Rate: $56 / hour
*W2

Job Details:

• Area: Medical OT-8HR Class: LPT Shift: 1 Start: 06:00:00 End: 14:30:00

Responsibilities:

• Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth
• Assist in the 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 records
• Work 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

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at [phone] and ask to speak with Chandler Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).