Licensed Psychiatric Technician
About The Position
AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a full-time assignment at a correctional facility in Tehachapi, California. This role involves providing behavioral, psychiatric, and general nursing care to patients within a correctional healthcare setting, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Doctor (MD), or designated facility leadership. The LPT will operate within the scope of their California Psychiatric Technician license and adhere to facility policies. This is an opportunity for consistent hours, competitive pay, and experience in correctional healthcare.
Requirements
- Current and active California Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Ability to practice within the scope of a California Licensed Psychiatric Technician
- Ability to successfully complete all required credentialing, background clearance, health screening, and facility onboarding requirements
- Strong clinical documentation and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Ability to work professionally within a correctional healthcare environment
Nice To Haves
- Correctional healthcare and/or behavioral health experience
Responsibilities
- Provide general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients with mental health and/or developmental needs.
- Conduct clinical rounds and monitor patients exhibiting signs and symptoms of mental illness.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments within the scope of LPT licensure and under appropriate clinical supervision.
- Administer injections and perform other authorized psychiatric nursing procedures.
- Obtain, monitor, and document vital signs, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration.
- Observe patients' physical condition, mental status, and behavior and promptly report significant changes to appropriate clinical staff.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary Treatment Team and assist in developing treatment plans, goals, and objectives based on patient assessments.
- Assist with the development and implementation of individual and group therapy programs.
- Facilitate or participate in therapeutic group activities as appropriate.
- Collaborate with nursing, medical, mental health, and custody personnel to support the safe and effective management of patients.
- Coordinate clinical appointments and assist in ensuring patients are available for scheduled healthcare services.
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide CPR and first aid when necessary.
- Complete clinical documentation accurately and in accordance with requirements, facility policies, and applicable professional standards.
- Help maintain a safe, secure, professional, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Benefits
- $55.00/hour competitive pay
- Full-time assignment
- Consistent work opportunity
- Long-term assignment potential
- Dedicated AvaMed Workforce support
- Experience within California's correctional healthcare system
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
