Correctional Licensed Psych Technician (LPT) - $2,429 per week
Nightingale's List LLC · Susanville, CA · 2 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Nightingale's List is seeking a travel Correctional Licensed Psych Technician (LPT) for a travel job in Susanville, California.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Licensed Psych Technician (LPT)Discipline: Allied Health ProfessionalDuration: 26 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, daysEmployment Type: Travel Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide general nursing, behavioral, and psychiatric care to incarcerated patients in accordance with established healthcare policies and procedures.Administer prescribed medications and treatments under appropriate authorization and clinical direction.Monitor patients' physical and mental health conditions, behavior, and responses to medication or treatment.Conduct patient observations, mental health screenings, and clinical rounds to identify changes in condition or emerging concerns.Assist with crisis intervention, emergency response, and the management of behavioral or psychiatric emergencies.Support therapeutic activities, facilitate group sessions, and reinforce coping skills, healthy behaviors, and treatment goals.Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide supportive care based on individual needs.Observe, document, and report changes in patient behavior, mood, mental status, and overall health to the registered nurse and healthcare team.Maintain accurate medical records, medication administration records, incident reports, and treatment documentation.Collaborate with registered nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.Educate patients about medications, treatment plans, health maintenance, and appropriate behavioral management strategies.Follow infection-control procedures, patient confidentiality requirements, medication safety standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.Maintain professional boundaries and communicate respectfully with patients while supporting rehabilitation and recovery.Follow CDCR security protocols, institutional procedures, and safety requirements when providing care in a correctional setting.Assist with patient transfers, admissions, discharges, and continuity of care as assigned.Possess a current, valid California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license in good standing. Hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).About Nightingale's ListNightingale's List is a premier healthcare staffing agency based in California,offering diverse job opportunities across America. From travel and per diem tocontract and long-term roles, we cater to the unique needs of our healthcareprofessionals. Founded by a Registered Nurse, we deeply understand ourstaff's aspirations and challenges. At Nightingale's List, we go beyondproviding jobs - we foster rewarding healthcare careers with comprehensivesupport and growth opportunities.BenefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsWeekly pay