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Psychiatric Technician

R>L. Klein & Associates
Avenal, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/16/2026

Job Summary

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPTs) to join our team in various Correctional facilities across California. This position offers competitive pay, consistent schedules, and the opportunity to provide meaningful psychiatric and behavioral healthcare within a secure institutional setting.

If you have at least one year of recent psychiatric experience, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

As a Temporary/Relief Psychiatric Technician, you will:

  • Provide behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth.
  • Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor mental health symptoms.
  • Administer medications, treatments, and injections under RN/MD supervision.
  • Record vital signs and perform general nursing procedures within LPT scope.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary Treatment Teams to support treatment plans.
  • Assist with group and individual therapy activities.
  • Coordinate and prepare patients/youth for clinical appointments.
  • Respond to emergencies and provide CPR/first aid as needed.
  • Document all care accurately in accordance with facility guidelines.
  • Help maintain a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

  • 12 months of continuous psychiatric or developmental disability care experience within the last 3 years

(Internships do not count)

  • Active California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license
  • Strong English communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a correctional healthcare environment

Required Documents to Proceed

Please provide:

  • Updated Resume
  • BLS (AHA only)
  • LPT License (Front & Back)
  • Driver's License (Front & Back)
  • Three Professional References:
  • Name
  • Title
  • Company
  • Phone
  • Email

Please review the details and reach out if you have any questions.

We look forward to supporting you through the hiring process.

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Pay: Up to $53.00 per hour

License/Certification:

  • California LPT License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53

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