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BestNest Management

Licensed Psychiatric Technician LPT

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What they do

A Mental Health or Psychiatric Technician cares for patients with mental illnesses. Works under the direction of a physician and works with specialists involved in mental health care, such as psychiatrists and therapists. Monitors patient symptoms and administers medications. Works in a mental health facility or in a hospital or other healthcare facility.

$45,827 / year median in California

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Currently seeking Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT) to work a 6 month contract at a Correctional Facility in Chowchilla, CA; possibility of extension or offer of permanent employment. For more information, please contact healthcare recruiter Kemberly 562-380-1185
CALL/TEXT Pay Rate:
$50
HR Shifts Available:
Fri-Tuesday 2 pm-10:30 pm Thurs-Mon 2 pm-10:30 pm Requirements for
LPT:
1 year of experience as an LPT LPT License in the State of California BLS From (American Heart Association) Responsibilities for
LPT:
Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitoring of patient /youth with signs and symptoms of mental illness Administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections, take and chart temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, etc Development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments
Pay:
$50.00 per hour
Experience:
LPT:
1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
LPT (Required) BLS ( American Heart Association) (Required)
Work Location:
In person