What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Technician position at R>L. Klein & Associates?
"Friday-Tuesday 2:00 pm-10:30 pm" - must be flex on the days and hours - Tehachapi, CA
Job Summary:
The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patients/youth in a correctional setting. Working under the direction of Registered Nurses and Physicians, the LPT ensures the delivery of effective mental health services in compliance with institutional standards and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 36 continuous months of recent experience in a public or private institution (within the last 5 years).
- Internships not accepted.
- Active and valid California license from the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians.
- Must read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychiatric nursing care and behavioural support to patients/youth.
- Perform daily rounds and monitor individuals with mental illness symptoms.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including injections.
- Record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
- Support the development of treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
- Lead or assist in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Coordinate clinical appointments and ensure patient attendance.
- Act as liaison with custody staff to manage behavioural issues.
- Respond to emergencies with CPR and first aid support.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation per facility requirements.
- Contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment.
Kindly Please share the following documents to proceed with your application:
- Updated resume
- LPT Professional License (front & back)
- DL (Front & Back)
- BLS from AHA
- 3 Professional references from Current organization in the below format: ( Name: Title: Company: Phone: Email: )
If you have any queries or need further clarification regarding the role, feel free to reach out to me directly at 562 269 4484 || johnson@rlklein.com
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $54.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54
