Per Diem Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Float Team
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
There’s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself.
As a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to patients with behavioral support and assess the need for additional resources. Your role includes implementing and evaluating care plans, performing assigned tasks, and collaborating with the nursing and multidisciplinary teams to support patient well-being.
This position floats to various campuses and units within the UCLA Health system based on the patient census and the skills of the Psychiatric Technician.
*May convert to a career opportunity*
Salary range: $43.87 - $43.87 Hourly
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with:
- At least 6 months of clinical experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting or equivalent required
- California Psychiatric Technician Licensure required
- BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross 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
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually expand your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. In our inclusive, supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to take on some of the most exciting challenges in healthcare.
If you’re ready to advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.