Job Title: Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Location: Correctional Facility in Ione California
Pay Rate: $50.50 to $52.50 per hour
Schedule: Full-time 6-month contract with potential for extension
Shift: Saturday to Wednesday 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Requirements:
- Minimum of twelve continuous months of experience within the last three years providing direct patient care in a public or private institution
- Current clinical competencies
- Valid photo identification (Drivers License or Passport)
- Active and valid California Licensed Psychiatric Technician license
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Contract extension bonus
- 40 hours of paid sick leave
- Weekly direct deposit payroll
- Pre-employment screenings including physical exam drug test mask fit and background check are fully covered
- Potential opportunity to transition into a permanent state position with full benefits
Responsibilities:
- Assess plan implement and evaluate nursing care for clients
- Collaborate with service coordinators to develop individualized care plans
- Administer medications and treatments per physicians orders
- Notify physicians promptly regarding incidents condition changes or medication adjustments
- Communicate effectively with staff and provide support as needed in daily tasks
- Act as liaison between the physician client and interdisciplinary care team
- Complete incident medication error and drug reaction reports in a timely and accurate manner