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.
Licensed Psychiatric Tech (LPT) Clinical Claremont, California Description
Position at Claremont Hacienda Licensed Psychiatric Tech (LPT)/LVN
Claremont, CA
Full Time•AM Shift•12hrs
Wage:
$36•42/hr DOE Claremont Hacienda is looking to hire LPT/LVN's to their team. This facility is a part of Generations Healthcare and their newest MHRC. Essential Functions Monitors the residents' physical and emotional well-being and reports unusual behavior or physical needs to nursing supervisors. Observes and influences residents' behavior, communicating and interacting with them. Administers medications within licensure standards; record medications and document accordingly. Encourages residents to participate in social, recreational and interpersonal activities. Collaborate with therapists as needed to work collaboratively with residents on their well-being and recovery. Develops and teaches strategies to promote wellness and independence. Utilizes methods to de-escalate aggressive behavior. Assists C.N.A.s in ADLs. Participates in admission, care conferences, and discharges as necessary. Reflects and models safe working habits to create safe workplace and home environment for staff and residents. Observes and follows policy and laws relating to HIPAA, resident rights, and any other required mandates. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as LPT in this state. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
