Licensed Psychiatric Tech

FT Licensed Psychiatric Tech - Days and FT Nights (12 hr shifts) Coachella Valley Behavioral Health, Indio CA (near Palm Springs) Hourly rate range: $32.00 to $38.75, depending on experience

Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is a NEW, state-of-the-art inpatient facility in Indio, California. We provide clinically excellent treatment for adults who are struggling with mental health concerns and substance use disorders. Located in Indio, California, Coachella Valley Behavioral Health is the only facility of its kind in the area, and we are proud to provide services for those in need of effective behavioral healthcare.

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Brand new facility with endless opportunity for professional development and continued education
• Supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
• Cutting-edge medical facilities and advanced technologies.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Compensation for roles at Coachella Valley Behavioral Health varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Coachella Valley Behavioral Health provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California.

Responsible for providing personal care services under the direction of clinical or nursing leadership within the standards and scope of LPT/LVN, as defined within the state board regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures. Demonstrates a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times. Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.

Recognizes that patient safety is a top priority.

• Uses and practices basic assessment (data collection), participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the care plan or treatment plan, and contributes to evaluation of individualized interventions related to the care plan or treatment plan.
• Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a teaching plan related to self-care for the patient/client.
• Ensure the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment, under direction of Charge Nurse or Supervisor.
• Escalates change in patient condition to the RN or provider in order to meet the patient’s needs.
• Ensure patient safety is addressed through required rounds completed timely. Observation may be assigned every 15 minutes, within reach of patient and/or at more frequent intervals up to 1:1 patient care.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs, height and weight as assigned and ensure accurate documentation.
• Identify self to patient and visitors promptly and respond to patient requests quickly.
• Engage with patient in activities and interactions designed to encourage achievement of treatment goals.
• Respond to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempt to understand the source of distress.
• Apply de-escalation techniques to help manage patient’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assist with seclusion and restraints when necessary.
• As part of the multidisciplinary team provide safety and increase coping skills of patient and assist in developing strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible.
• Monitor behavioral improvements and reinforce these behaviors. Report changes and responses to treatment by communicating with team. Significant changes are reported to nurse immediately.
• Reinforce skills patients learn from nurses, physicians and therapist that promote improved physical and mental wellness.
• Lead or co-lead individual or group sessions as part of specific recreational or therapeutic procedures.
• Participate in rehabilitation and treatment…