Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Emergency Department - Westwood

DescriptionThe Licensed Psychiatric Technician, under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides nursing care to psychiatric patients by implementing and evaluating the established plan of care; carrying out assigned tasks; working collaboratively with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.Salary: $29.21 - $38.55 HourlyQualificationsBLS required (American Heart Association or American RedCross)California Psychiatric Technician Licensure requiredThe Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Senior Licensed Psychiatric Technician must have a working knowledge of:Group dynamicsPsychological functioning and deviations from normalGrowth and development throughout the life spanTechniques of therapeutic communicationDrug administrationManagement of assaultive behaviorCPRJoint Commission and Title 22 accreditation and licensing requirementsEvacuation, fire and disaster proceduresRole of members of the multidisciplinary teamHIPAARead documents written in standard English textWrite legibly in grammatically correct EnglishSpeak to patients/families and colleagues using appropriate English grammarHear ordinary conversation and other sounds in both face-to-face situations as well as in groupsUse the problem solving processCollaborate with members of the multidisciplinary teamUse techniques of therapeutic communicationObserve and report patients' behaviorEstablish written goals and objectives for each activityPlan and implement individual, large and small group programs/activitiesEvaluate patients' strength and problem areasModify and/or adapt group techniques to improve individual and/or group treatment outcomesPhysically participate in patient activitiesPhysically apply holds, restraints and protective devicesDemonstrated ability to provide individual and group activities to psychiatric patients on an acute psychiatric inpatientUCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.