Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Tehachapi, CA

Job Title: Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Location: Correctional Facility in Tehachapi, California
Pay Rate: $50.50 to $52.50 per hour
Schedule: Full-time, 6 to 9-month contract with eligibility for extension
Shift: Friday to Tuesday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Requirements:

• Twelve continuous months of Licensed Psychiatric Technician experience within the last three years providing direct patient care in a public or private institution
• Current clinical competencies
• Valid photo ID (Drivers License or Passport)
• Active California Licensed Psychiatric Technician license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association

Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage
• Contract extension bonus
• 40 hours of paid sick time
• Weekly direct deposit payroll
• All pre-employment requirements (physical exam, drug screening, mask fit testing, and background check) paid and arranged by us
• Opportunity for permanent state employment with exceptional benefits

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for clients
• Collaborate with service coordinators to develop client care plans
• Administer medications and treatments based on physician orders
• Notify physicians promptly regarding incidents, changes in condition, or medication adjustments
• Communicate clearly and provide support to fellow staff members as needed
• Serve as a liaison between the physician, client, and interdisciplinary team
• Accurately complete incident, medication error, and drug reaction reports in a timely manner