Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Psychiatric Technician to join our dynamic behavioral health team. In this vital role, you will provide direct psychiatric care and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges, ensuring their safety, comfort, and progress toward recovery. Your expertise will help create a therapeutic environment where patients feel valued and understood. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those with complex behavioral health needs, working within a structured healthcare setting that emphasizes patient-centered care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe patients closely to assess their mental state, behavior, and response to treatment plans.
• Assist in implementing psychiatric treatment plans under the supervision of licensed clinicians, including medication administration as prescribed.
• Conduct crisis interventions promptly and effectively to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations, ensuring safety for patients and staff alike.
• Support patients with daily activities, including personal hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, fostering independence and dignity.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records, documenting patient observations, interventions, and progress in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies that address behavioral health needs.
• Participate in patient care meetings, contributing insights on patient behavior management and treatment effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as a Psychiatric Technician or equivalent credential from an accredited licensing board.
• Proven experience working in psychiatric or mental health settings, including acute care or hospital environments.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatry principles, crisis intervention techniques, and behavior management strategies.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medication administration protocols, and medical records documentation.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or in correctional facility medical clinics is highly desirable.
• Excellent patient observation skills combined with the ability to monitor multiple patients simultaneously in high-pressure situations.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with healthcare teams and engage empathetically with patients. Join us in delivering compassionate psychiatric care that transforms lives! This role offers a rewarding career path for professionals passionate about behavioral health and committed to making a positive impact through expert patient support and clinical excellence.

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

License/Certification:

• Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tehachapi, CA 93561 (Required)

Work Location: In person