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UCLA Health
Per Diem Licensed Psychiatric Technician - 4North (Older Adult Psych) - NPH
Job Description
Description At UCLA Health, our commitment to patient care shines brightest during life's most challenging moments. Our clinicians embody hope and healing, delivering compassionate, expert care with empathy and assurance. If you're passionate about advancing nursing excellence, we invite you to join our team. As a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to psychiatric patients. Your role includes implementing and evaluating care plans, performing assigned tasks, and collaborating with the nursing and multidisciplinary team to support patient well-being. Floating to other psychiatric units may be required dependent upon staffing needs
Salary:
$41.37 - $41.37/Hourly Pay range: $43.87 - $43.87 an hour Qualifications We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with: At least 6 months experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent required California Psychiatric Technician Licensure required BLS required Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group activities to psychiatric patients on an acute psychiatric inpatient Knowledge of psychological functioning and deviations from normal Knowledge of growth and development throughout the life span Knowledge of techniques of therapeutic communication Knowledge of Drug administration Knowledge of management of assaultive behavior Knowledge of Evacuation, fire and disaster procedures Knowledge of HIPAA This opening has the potential to convert to Career.Benefits
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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