Licensed Psychiatric Technician
AvaMed Workforce·Susanville, California
AvaMed Workforce·Susanville, California
The Psychiatric Technician will provide general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients/youth, conduct clinical rounds, and administer medications and treatments under the supervision of an RN or MD. Duties also include participating in treatment team development, providing group therapy, and liaising with custody personnel.
AvaMed Workforce is a Healthcare Staffing Agency that staffs all of California State Correctional Facilities. At the moment we are in URGENT need of a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to take on a Full-Time assignment at the correctional facility located in Susanville, CA.
40 Hours per week Location: Susanville, CA Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:45pm-10:15pm Rate: $58/hr ($2,320/week) Status: Traveler
Must have a valid license California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician. Must have 1 full-year of experience as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician.
Under the direction of the Institution's designee, the Temporary Relief Psychiatric Technician shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Psychiatric Technician in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures. The duties of the Temporary/Relief Psychiatric Technician shall include, but are not limited to the following requirements:
a. Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth;
b. Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitoring of patient /youth with signs and symptoms of mental illness;
c. Under general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), perform psychiatric nursing procedures, such as administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections, take and chart temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, and all other basic general nursing procedures within the scope of licensure;
d. 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;
e. Assist in the development of group and individual therapy regimens. Act as a provider of group therapy to patient/youth;
f. Provide liaison activities with custody personnel in management of mentally or developmentally disabled patient/youth;
g. Observe patients'/youths' physical condition and behavior, and report significant changes;
h. Prepare and coordinate clinical appointment dates and times, and assist in having patient/youth present at their clinical appointments;
i. Assist in first responder duties, such as giving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as needed;
j. Follow completely and accurately all documentation procedures as required.
k. Help to create a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patient/youth.
If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP.
Candidates must possess a valid California Licensed Psychiatric Technician license and have a minimum of one full year of experience in this role. The position requires performing various nursing procedures, observing patient conditions, and assisting with emergency response duties.
Market context
In California, licensed psychiatric technicians are commonly needed in inpatient psychiatric settings, where staffing depends on candidates who already hold the state license and have direct unit experience. This role can be competitive because employers often screen for the California license, at least one year in inpatient psychiatry, a valid driver’s license, and pharmacology coursework. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your experience matches the inpatient setting before applying.
