Night LPT: Patient Care & Crisis Support

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

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.