LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

BHC Alhambra Hospital is located in Rosemead, California. Our 115-bed facility, established in 1924, prides itself on upholding a standard of excellence that allows our patients to take the first step to recovery. BHC Alhambra Hospital is a private, fully accredited, full-service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents, and adults. We are dedicated to providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment. We offer inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient options for individuals in the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas.

About the role

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing a basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect data needed for the appropriate portion of the integrated assessment.
• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe for, and document changes in patient’s appearance, behavior, and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection in resident to the Charge Nurse.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a psychiatric technician, preferably with education in Child and Adolescent Development.
• Experience: Minimum one (1) year LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in the specialized area of Child and Adolescent Development preferred.
• Licensure: Licensed to practice vocational nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University

Schedule

Night shift: 11:00 pm – 7:30 am

About Universal Health Services: One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points across 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.