new licensed psychiatric technician - San Luis Obispo, CA, United States - Staff Today Inc. (STI)

Description

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

Pay Rate: $52 / hour

Job Details:

• Area: Medical OT-8HR Class: LPT Shift: 1 Start: 06:00:00 End: 14:30:00

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 Richard Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).

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