Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) - Evenings Sun-Thu - Correctional Facility - Ione, CA

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) for a contract assignment at a correctional facility in Ione, CA.

Assignment details

• Worksite: a correctional facility in Ione, CA.
• Stafferlink order: 9239072.
• The contract runs from December 28, 2026 through June 27, 2027 (about 6 months), starting as soon as you are cleared on or after December 28.
• The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with a 30-minute meal break, and Friday and Saturday are regular days off.
• Training lasts two to three weeks, and training days and hours vary.
• Pay: Contact us for details.

Responsibilities

• Provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients with mental illness or developmental disabilities.
• Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitor patients who show signs and symptoms of mental illness.
• Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician, perform psychiatric nursing procedures, including administering medications and treatments (including hypodermic injections), taking and charting vital signs, and other basic nursing procedures within the scope of licensure.
• Work with other disciplines as part of the treatment team to develop treatment plans and objectives from assessments.
• Assist in developing group and individual therapy regimens, and act as a provider of group therapy.
• Serve as a liaison with custody personnel in managing patients with mental illness or developmental disabilities.
• Observe patients' physical condition and behavior and report significant changes.
• Prepare and coordinate clinical appointments and help ensure patients are present for them.
• Assist with first responder duties, such as CPR and first aid, as needed.
• Follow all required documentation procedures completely and accurately, and help create a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment.

Requirements

• Current California Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to pass a background check and facility security clearance, TB test, and health clearances.

How to apply

Apply online, or email [email protected] or call (818) 448-6393. Security clearance takes time, so please apply early.