What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Licensed Psychiatric Technician - 4North- Older Adult Psych position at UCLA Health System?
Description At UCLA Health, our commitment to patient care shines brightest during life’s most challenging moments. Our clinicians embody hope and healing, delivering compassionate, expert care with empathy and assurance. If you're passionate about advancing nursing excellence, we invite you to join our team.
As a Senior Licensed Psychiatric Technician, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to psychiatric patients. Your role includes implementing and evaluating care plans, performing assigned tasks, and collaborating with the nursing and multidisciplinary team to support patient well-being.
Salary range: $36.34 - $47.94/Hourly
Qualifications We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:
At least 2 years experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting required
California Psychiatric Technician Licensure required
BLS from the ARC or AHA, required
Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group activities to psychiatric patients on an acute psychiatric inpatient
Knowledge of psychological functioning and deviations from normal
Knowledge of growth and development throughout the life span
Knowledge of techniques of therapeutic communication
Knowledge of Drug administration
Knowledge of management of assaultive behavior
Knowledge of Evacuation, fire and disaster procedures
Knowledge of HIPAA
$36.34-47.94 Hourly 12hr days or day/night rotating shifts including weekends and holidays
Salary : $36 - $48