Psychiatric Technician (82887)

Centurion Health • San Bernardino, CA

71d • Onsite

About The Position

MHM Services of California, a Centurion company, is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to join their team at Patton State Hospital. This role involves providing behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and facilitating the rehabilitation of forensic clients, patients, or inmates. The LPT will observe and intervene in behaviors that may pose a risk to safety, escort individuals, perform searches, and inspect mail and facilities for contraband or safety breaches.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and First Aid methods.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background investigation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a basic level of behavioral and psychiatric nursing care.
• Facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients, patients, or inmates.
• Observe and intervene on any behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts.
• Escort individuals into the facility.
• Perform searches.
• Inspect mail for any contraband.
• Inspect facilities for any potential safety breaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree