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Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Now Hiring

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place El Cajon, 92090
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Other Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field
local_atm $53 - $53 hourly

Psychiatric Technician

San Diego, CA $53–$55 per hour Flexible Schedule | Day & Evening Shifts | 40 Hours Per Week

Job Overview

We are hiring a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to provide behavioral health and psychiatric care inside a secure correctional healthcare facility in San Diego, California. This role supports individuals with mental health and developmental conditions while working alongside nurses, physicians, and mental health professionals.

This is a full-time position with consistent hours, flexible scheduling, and competitive pay.

Key Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health and psychiatric care to patients in a correctional setting Monitor patients for changes in mental status, behavior, and physical condition Administer medications and treatments within scope of licensure Record and monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature Support treatment plans developed by medical and mental health providers Assist with group and individual therapeutic activities Coordinate clinical appointments and patient movement within the facility Maintain accurate and timely documentation Respond to medical emergencies including CPR and first aid Help maintain a safe and therapeutic clinical environment

Qualifications

Active California Psychiatric Technician License Minimum 12 months of recent psychiatric, behavioral health, or correctional healthcare experience within the last 3 years Ability to work in a secure correctional facility environment Strong communication and teamwork skills

PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Psychiatric Technician, Location:El Cajon, CA-92021

Psychiatric Technician

San Diego, CA $53–$55 per hour Flexible Schedule | Day & Evening Shifts | 40 Hours Per Week

Job Overview

We are hiring a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to provide behavioral health and psychiatric care inside a secure correctional healthcare facility in San Diego, California. This role supports individuals with mental health and developmental conditions while working alongside nurses, physicians, and mental health professionals.

This is a full-time position with consistent hours, flexible scheduling, and competitive pay.

Key Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health and psychiatric care to patients in a correctional setting Monitor patients for changes in mental status, behavior, and physical condition Administer medications and treatments within scope of licensure Record and monitor vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature Support treatment plans developed by medical and mental health providers Assist with group and individual therapeutic activities Coordinate clinical appointments and patient movement within the facility Maintain accurate and timely documentation Respond to medical emergencies including CPR and first aid Help maintain a safe and therapeutic clinical environment

Qualifications

Active California Psychiatric Technician License Minimum 12 months of recent psychiatric, behavioral health, or correctional healthcare experience within the last 3 years Ability to work in a secure correctional facility environment Strong communication and teamwork skills

PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Psychiatric Technician, Location:El Cajon, CA-92021

Professional Field

professional badgeOther Behavioral, Mental, or Healthcare Field

Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Medication Management

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Inmates

Settings

Milieu
Home Health/In-home
Jails/Prisons
Forensic