NEW LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

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

Pay Rate: $54 / hour

*W2

Job Details:

• 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 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