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NEW LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

Health Advocates Network

Susanville, CAContract$56/hrPosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$56/hr
Location
Susanville, CA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid And Current CPR Card

Job overview

Health Advocates Network is hiring a NEW LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN. Health Advocates Network is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a registry position in Susanville, California. The role involves providing general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients, assisting in therapy development, monitoring patient symptoms, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

Key focus areas include Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth, Assist in the development of group and individual therapy regimens, and Act as a provider of group therapy to patient/youth.

Successful candidates bring 1+ Years Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Valid CPR Card (AHA), and California Credentials Up To Date. Important skills include General Behavioral And Psychiatric Nursing Care, Develop Group And Individual Therapy Regimens, Monitor And Report Changes In Patient Symptoms Or Behavior, Communicate With Physicians Or Specialists Regarding Patient Care, Educate Patients About Health Maintenance And Disease Prevention, and Facilitate Referrals To Other Healthcare Professionals And Medical Facilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

General Behavioral and Psychiatric Nursing CareDevelop Group and Individual Therapy RegimensMonitor and Report Changes in Patient Symptoms or BehaviorCommunicate With Physicians or Specialists Regarding Patient CareEducate Patients About Health Maintenance and Disease PreventionFacilitate Referrals to Other Healthcare Professionals and Medical FacilitiesMaintain Accurate Patient Medical RecordsWork With Other Disciplines as Part of Treatment TeamDevelop Treatment Plans and Objectives From AssessmentsProvide Advice and Emotional Support to Patients and Their Family MembersBuild Rapport With PatientsCompassionate and Caring DemeanorMedical Terminology

Qualifications

1 Year of Experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician Within Last 36 MonthsValid and Current CPR CardAmerican Heart AssociationUp to Date Credentials in California

Full job description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to work at a facility in Susanville , California . These are registry positions with our company.

Pay Rate: $56 / hour

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Job Details:

  • Close Area: Medical OT-8HR Class: LPT Shift: 2 Start: 13:45:00 End: 22:15:00

Responsibilities:

  • Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth

  • Assist in the development of group and individual therapy regimens; Act as a provider of group therapy to patient/youth

  • Monitor and report changes in patient symptoms or behavior

  • Communicate with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care

  • Educate patients about health maintenance and disease prevention

  • Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities

  • Maintain accurate patient medical records

  • Work with other disciplines as part of Treatment Team in the development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments in providing an overall treatment program for patient/youth

  • Provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience within the last 36 months (3yrs) as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician

  • Ability to build rapport with patients

  • Compassionate and caring demeanor

  • Familiarity with medical terminology

  • A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)

  • Must have up to date credentials in the state of California

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Chandler Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

Health Advocates Network, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected basis under applicable federal, state or local law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. EOE including Veterans/Disability

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