Psychiatric Technician (82887)

Centurion Health; Patton Village (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Night/weekend shifts

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino, CA. This full-time/part-time? shift-based position offers service in behavioral health at a state hospital setting.

The role requires an active Psychiatric Technician license (BVNPT), an associate degree, and strong knowledge of medical terminology and First Aid. Evening, night, and weekend coverage is required and adherence to safety protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Psychiatric Technician license (BVNPT) required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and First Aid methods.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care.
• Observe and intervene in behaviors that may injure people or signal escape attempts.
• Escort individuals within the facility and conduct searches.
• Inspect mail for contraband and assess facility safety.

Skills

Medical terminology

First Aid

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

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 & Support MHM 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