Psychiatric Technician (85366)

Centurion Health • San Bernardino, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

MHM Services of California, a Centurion company, provides healthcare staffing solutions to the California Department of State Hospitals and is seeking a part-time Licensed Psychiatric Technician for Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino, California. The Licensed Psychiatric Technician works under general supervision to provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients, patients, or inmates.

The position involves observing and intervening in behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal an impending escape attempt. The technician escorts individuals into the facility, conducts searches, inspects mail for contraband, and checks facilities for potential safety breaches. The listed schedule is Friday through Sunday, with a PM shift from 2:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. and a night shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The stated pay is $40.00 per hour plus shift differentials.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and First Aid methods.
• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to pass a drug test and background investigation.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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