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This role provides mental health and basic nursing support to adult patients in a secure facility setting. The LPT will work as part of the onsite healthcare team to support patient care, medication administration, documentation, and monitoring of patients with behavioral health needs.
Care Career partners with healthcare facilities to connect qualified clinicians and healthcare professionals with meaningful contract opportunities. This is a strong opportunity for an LPT who is comfortable working in a structured setting and supporting an underserved patient population.
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Mental Health - Licensed Psychiatric Technician
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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
Job Description
Licensed Psychiatric TechnicianLocation:
Soledad, CAPay:
$2,350/weekContract Length:
26 weeks, with extensions availableSchedule:
Full-time contractCare Career is seeking an experienced Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a 26-week contract opportunity in a correctional healthcare setting in Soledad, CA. Extensions may be available based on facility need and provider performance.This role provides mental health and basic nursing support to adult patients in a secure facility setting. The LPT will work as part of the onsite healthcare team to support patient care, medication administration, documentation, and monitoring of patients with behavioral health needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care and behavioral health support in a correctional healthcare setting
- Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice
- Monitor patients for changes in behavior, mood, safety, or medical/mental health status
- Assist with crisis response, suicide risk monitoring, and patient observation as directed
- Complete accurate and timely documentation
- Communicate patient concerns to nursing, mental health, and medical staff
- Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and professional boundaries
- Work collaboratively with custody and healthcare teams
Requirements:
- Active California Licensed Psychiatric Technician license
- Minimum 12 months of recent LPT experience preferred
- Current BLS certification preferred or required by facility
- Ability to work in a correctional/secure healthcare environment
- Must be able to complete required onboarding, background clearance, and facility compliance requirements
- Strong communication, documentation, and patient care skills
Preferred Experience:
- Correctional healthcare
- Behavioral health or psychiatric care
- Crisis intervention
- Substance use or co-occurring disorders
- High-acuity or secure treatment settings
Compensation:
This position pays $2,350 per week.Care Career partners with healthcare facilities to connect qualified clinicians and healthcare professionals with meaningful contract opportunities. This is a strong opportunity for an LPT who is comfortable working in a structured setting and supporting an underserved patient population.