Psychiatric Technician

Psychiatric Technician

Location: Correctional Facility – San Diego, CA

Position Overview

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Technicians to provide behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patients/youth in a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum 12 continuous months of experience within the last 3 years performing services similar in scope to this role in a public or private institution.
• Internship experience does not count toward the required experience.

Licensure:

• Must possess and maintain a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) to practice in the State of California.

Language Proficiency:

• Must be fluent in English and able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Must be able to read, understand, and write effectively in English.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Institution’s CEO/CNE or designee, the Psychiatric Technician will:

• Provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patients/youth.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor patients/youth for signs and symptoms of mental illness.
• Administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections, under the supervision of an RN or MD.
• Record vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration) and perform other general nursing procedures.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and contribute to the development of individualized treatment plans.
• Facilitate group and individual therapy sessions as directed.
• Coordinate and communicate with custody and healthcare staff to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.
• Observe and report significant changes in patients’/youths’ physical or behavioral condition.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating clinical appointments and ensure attendance.
• Perform first responder duties, including CPR and first aid, when required.
• Complete accurate documentation in accordance with institutional procedures.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for all patients/youth.

Contact Information

Ron – Recruiter
ron@rlklein.com

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $56.00 - $58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person