NEW LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

HAN Staff; Soledad (CA); On-site; USD 104,832 - 128,128; Full time

Job summary

Health Advocates Network is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Soledad, California. This is a registry position with the company.

Pay rate is $56/hour on a W2 basis. Area: Medical OT-8HR, Class: LPT, Shift: 2, Start: 14:00:00, End: 22:30:00.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of LPT experience within last 3 years
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Valid CPR card (American Heart Association)
• Current California license credentials

Responsibilities

• Provide general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patients/youth
• Assist in development of group and individual therapy regimens and deliver 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
• Collaborate with Treatment Team in developing and implementing treatment plans
• Provide advice and emotional support to patients and families

Skills

Rapport building

Compassionate demeanor

Medical terminology

CPR certification

Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Job description

Overview

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

Pay Rate: $56/hour
W2

Job Details

• Area: Medical OT-8HR Class: LPT Shift: 2 Start: 14:00:00 End: 22:30:00

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 the 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