Psychiatric Technician

Centurion Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Centurion Health is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to join Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino, CA. This full-time night shift role supports rehabilitation of forensic clients and ensures safety within the facility.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree, BVNPT license, knowledge of medical terminology and First Aid, ability to pass drug screening, and a clean background check. Compensation is $40.00 per hour with shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or higher required.
• BVNPT license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and first aid.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background investigation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care under supervision.
• Observe and intervene on behaviors that may injure people or property.
• Escort individuals within the facility and perform searches for safety.

Skills

Medical terminology

First Aid

Education

Associate's Degree

BVNPT license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CA, Patton - Patton State Hospital - Patton, CA 92369

Position Type: Part-Time

Education Level: Associate's Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Night

Job Category: Behavioral Health Professional & SupportMHM Services of California, a Centurion company, is proud to provide healthcare staffing solutions to the California Department of State Hospitals.

We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Psychiatric Technician to join our team at Patton State Hospital located in San Bernardino, California.

*LVNs are not eligible*

Friday - Sunday PM shift 2:45pm - 11:15 pm or nights 11pm - 7am

$40.00 per hour + shift differentials

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (CA Staffing) works under general supervision to provide a basic level of behavioral and psychiatric nursing care as well as facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients, patients, or inmates. The LPT is responsible for observing and intervening on any behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts. This professional escorts individuals into the facility and performs searches, inspecting mail for any contraband and the facilities for any potential safety breaches

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE required
• Knowledge of medical terminology and First Aid methods
• Ability to pass a drug test and background investigation required