Psychiatric Technician - LPT

Licensed Psychiatric Technician – Correctional Facility | Susanville, CA

Job Type: Full-time
Nearby Areas: Chester, Westwood, Herlong, Janesville, CA

Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Psychiatric Technician to provide professional mental health and nursing care services in a correctional healthcare setting. The Psychiatric Technician will work under the direction of the facility’s CEO, CNE, or their designee, providing essential psychiatric and behavioral healthcare to patients in a safe and secure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to individuals with mental or developmental disabilities.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor patients exhibiting symptoms of mental illness.
• Administer medications and treatments, including injections, and record vital signs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to develop and implement treatment plans and goals.
• Assist in developing and leading group or individual therapy sessions.
• Coordinate and prepare clinical appointments, ensuring patient attendance and readiness.
• Observe and report any significant changes in patients’ physical or mental conditions.
• Perform emergency response duties, including CPR and first aid when required.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation following facility protocols.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment for patients and staff.

To Proceed, Please Share:

• Updated Resume
• BLS from AHA (if available)
• Professional License
• Driver’s License (Front & Back)
• 3 Professional References (Name, Title, Company, Email, Phone)

Join a professional healthcare environment where your skills contribute to patient safety and wellness.
Apply today!

Pay: $50.00 - $58.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Experience:

• Psychiatric Technician: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional License issued by California Board (Required)

Work Location: In person