Merakey

We are seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to join our Adult Behavioral Health Division in our Lompoc, CA location.. Position Details The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician.. Other duties as assigned To fill out an on-line application: DailyPayWork/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesTuition Reimbursement Membership About MerakeyMerakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services.. RequirementsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Graduation from an accredited Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure.. Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment.

psychiatric technician

External DescriptionAre you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.We are seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to join our Adult Behavioral Health Division in our Lompoc, CA location.Earn $/hour. Position Details The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides recovery focused services related to the safe and appropriate administration of medical treatment (including medications) as prescribed by the physician. Provides safe, effective, and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with members served. Provides nursing care and assists in the welcoming, admission, and discharge process. Collects data relevant to care of members served; develops and implements nursing care plans. Demonstrates knowledge of crisis management and intervention. Transcribes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner. Administers medication and treatments to members served. Receives and presents change of shift report as assigned.Adheres to medication management policies and procedures.Notifies the prescriber and nursing supervisor of any changes in behavior or condition. Documents the progress of members served toward their Recovery Plan goals. Attends and participates in community meetings and groups.Actively participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning meetings. Coordinates and participates in counting medications and giving report at the beginning and end of each shift. Attend daily team meetings as assignedAttend all other meetings as assigned On call duties as assignedFollow all Merakey policies including but not limited to standards of conduct, confidentiality requirements, standards of professional behavior. Document in accordance with Merakey policies. Complete required productivity, mileage and other reports in a timely fashion as required. Other duties as assigned To fill out an on-line application: DailyPayWork/Life BalanceFlexible SchedulesCell Phone Discount PlansEmployee Referral BonusesTuition Reimbursement Membership About MerakeyMerakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!RequirementsThe ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: Graduation from an accredited Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program and current licensure.Current CPR/BLS certificate.Must be at least 18 years of age.Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment.Bilingual preferred.

START NEW SEARCH