LICENSED PSYCHIATRICT TECHNICIAN- CORRECTIONS

　　SOLEDAD, CA

　　5 Positions 6:00am to 2:30pm / 5 Positions 2:00pm to 10:30pm

　　Estimated Start 02.19..2024

　　26 Weeks/40 Hours per week

　　Travel Pay $ 2,120/Weekly (Wages $920+Allowances $1,200)

　　Local Pay $ 46/Hour

　　For further information please contact Aurora (813) 829-0775)

　　Email Resume to [email protected]

　　Under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse and/orPsychiatrist/MD, the Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) ) assumes directresponsibility for administering or implementing specific therapeuticprocedures, techniques, treatments, or medications with the aim of enablingrecipients or patients to make optimal use of their therapeutic regime, theirsocial and personal resources, and their residential or inpatient care. The LPTdemonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficientmanner. The LPT demonstrates criticalthinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care,consistently performs according to established standards and scope of practice,and is accountable for managing and assisting others in the management ofpatient care.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Manages patient/client care effectively and safely

　　Promotes and participates in activities to facilitate goodinterpersonal relationships with patients/family/significant others, hospitalhealthcare co-workers, physicians, and all facility personnel

　　Gives a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatricnursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled voluntary, involuntary orjudicially committed clients

　　Works with other disciplines as part of the treatment teamto provide an overall treatment program for the client

　　Under general supervision, performs nursing procedures suchas administering medications and treatments, including oral medications,hypodermic injections, urinary catheterizations, enemas, and taking andcharting temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration

　　Observes clients' physical condition and behavior andreports significant changes to the unit supervisor or physician and recordsnursing notes on clients

　　Prepares and cares for clients during treatments

　　Gives first aid as needed/applicable

　　Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team inthe development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments of theclients

　　Assists in the training of Psychiatric Technician Trainees,Psychiatric Technician Apprentices, Psychiatric Technician Students, PsychiatricTechnician Training Candidates and other ancillary staff as appropriate

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Licensed Psychiatric Technician license for thestate in which the technician practices (LPT only)

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals via strong spoken, written, listening, andnonverbal communication skills

　　One year of psychiatric experience in a similar settingwithin the last three years preferred

　　Proficiency in the English language is required

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.