AvaMed Workforce
AvaMed Inc. is a leading medical staffing agency specializing in placements throughout all California State Correctional Facilities. We are currently seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a full-time assignment at the correctional facility in Ione, CA. We offer weekly pay every Friday. Candidate must have a minimum of 1 year experience.
Position Overview:
Job Title:
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Location:
Ione, California
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Saturday - Wednesday 1pm - 9:30pm
Pay Frequency:
Weekly
Job Description:
a. Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth; b. Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitoring of patient /youth with signs and symptoms of mental illness; c. Under general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), perform psychiatric nursing procedures, such as administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections, take and chart temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, and all other basic general nursing procedures within the scope of licensure; d. Work with other disciplines as part of Treatment Team in the development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments in providing an overall treatment program for patient/youth; e. Assist in the development of group and individual therapy regimens. Act as a provider of group therapy to patient/youth; f. Provide liaison activities with custody personnel in management of mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth; g. Observe patients'/youths' physical condition and behavior, and report significant changes; h. Prepare and coordinate clinical appointment dates and times, and assist in having patient/youth present at their clinical appointments; i. Assist in first responder duties, such as giving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as needed; j. Follow completely and accurately all documentation procedures as required k. Help to create a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patient/youth. Qualifications:
Active California LPT License (Required)
Minimum of 1 Year Experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Ability to work consistently with minimal day off requests
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a secure, structured environment
Why Work With AvaMed Inc.?
Competitive compensation with weekly pay
Consistent, full-time schedule
Opportunities for placement across California State Correctional Facilities
Dedicated recruiter support
Apply today
to take the next step in your LPT career. We look forward to connecting with you!
Position Overview:
Job Title:
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Location:
Ione, California
Employment Type:
Full-Time
Schedule:
Saturday - Wednesday 1pm - 9:30pm
Pay Frequency:
Weekly
Job Description:
a. Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth; b. Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitoring of patient /youth with signs and symptoms of mental illness; c. Under general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), perform psychiatric nursing procedures, such as administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections, take and chart temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, and all other basic general nursing procedures within the scope of licensure; d. Work with other disciplines as part of Treatment Team in the development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments in providing an overall treatment program for patient/youth; e. Assist in the development of group and individual therapy regimens. Act as a provider of group therapy to patient/youth; f. Provide liaison activities with custody personnel in management of mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth; g. Observe patients'/youths' physical condition and behavior, and report significant changes; h. Prepare and coordinate clinical appointment dates and times, and assist in having patient/youth present at their clinical appointments; i. Assist in first responder duties, such as giving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as needed; j. Follow completely and accurately all documentation procedures as required k. Help to create a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patient/youth. Qualifications:
Active California LPT License (Required)
Minimum of 1 Year Experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Ability to work consistently with minimal day off requests
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a secure, structured environment
Why Work With AvaMed Inc.?
Competitive compensation with weekly pay
Consistent, full-time schedule
Opportunities for placement across California State Correctional Facilities
Dedicated recruiter support
Apply today
to take the next step in your LPT career. We look forward to connecting with you!