Job Summary:

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patients/youth in a correctional setting. Working under the direction of Registered Nurses and Physicians, the LPT ensures the delivery of effective mental health services in compliance with institutional standards and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 36 continuous months of recent experience in a public or private institution (within the last 5 years). Internships not accepted.
• Licensure: Active and valid California license from the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Language Proficiency: Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide psychiatric nursing care and behavioral support to patients/youth.
• Perform daily rounds and monitor individuals with mental illness symptoms.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including injections.
• Record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
• Support the development of treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Lead or assist in individual and group therapy sessions.
• Coordinate clinical appointments and ensure patient attendance.
• Act as liaison with custody staff to manage behavioral issues.
• Respond to emergencies with CPR and first aid support.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation per facility requirements.
• Contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment.

Kindly Please share the following documents to proceed with your application:

• Updated resume
• LPT Professional License (front & back)
• DL (Front & Back)
• BLS from AHA
• 3 Professional references from Current organization in the below format: ( Name: Title: Company: Phone: Email: )

Feel free to contact me directly for more details:
Roy: 801-701-8584, Email: Roy@rlklein.com

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Per diem

Pay: $52.00 - $56.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Psychiatric technician: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• LPT License from Board of California (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person