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Sr. Licensed Psychiatric Technician - 4East- Adult Psych

UCLA Health

Los Angeles, CAJob$38.54–50.84/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$38.54–50.84/hr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Psychiatric Technician LicenseBLS Certification

Job overview

The Senior Licensed Psychiatric Technician works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide care to psychiatric patients. The role includes implementing and evaluating care plans, performing assigned tasks, and collaborating with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to support patient well-being. The position requires at least two years of psychiatric inpatient experience, California Psychiatric Technician licensure, and BLS certification from the ARC or AHA.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Individual and Group ActivitiesPsychological FunctioningGrowth and DevelopmentTherapeutic CommunicationDrug AdministrationAssaultive Behavior ManagementEvacuation ProceduresFire ProceduresDisaster ProceduresHIPAA

Qualifications

2+ Years Psychiatric Inpatient ExperienceCalifornia Psychiatric Technician LicenseBLS Certification

Full 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 Senior 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.

Salary range: $38.54 - $50.84/Hourly

Qualifications

We're seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:

  • At least 2 years experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting required

  • California Psychiatric Technician Licensure required

  • BLS from the ARC or AHA, 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

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

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