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Licensed Psychiatric Technician

BestNest Management
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/20/2026

BestNest Management is currently seeking Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to work a 6 month contract at the State Prison in Tehachapi, CA; possibility of extension or offer of permanent employment with the state.

Pay Rate: $50/ hr

Location: Tehachapi, CA

Shifts:

  • Fri-Tue 2p-10:30pm

Responsibilities for LPT:

  • Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care
  • Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitoring of patient /youth with signs and symptoms of mental illness
  • Administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections, take and chart temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, etc
  • Development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments

Requirements for LPT:

  • 1 year experience as an LPT
  • LPT License in the State of California
  • BLS From (American Heart Association)

To set up an immediate phone interview, please contact a healthcare recruiter:

DAY 480-459-0971

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50

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