Licensed Psych Tech - Emergency Department - Santa Monica

Job Description

Description

Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse you will provide nursing care to psychiatric patients by implementing and evaluating the established plan of care, carrying out assigned tasks, and working with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

Salary range : $30.67 - $40.48 Hourly

Qualifications

We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated professional with :

• At least 6 months experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent  required
• California Psychiatric Technician Licensure  required
• BLS  required
• Knowledge of psychological functioning and deviations from normal
• Knowledge of growth and development throughout the life span
• Knowledge of techniques of therapeutic communication
• Knowledge of Drug administration
• Knowledge of management of assaultive behavior
• Knowledge of Evacuation, fire and disaster procedures
• Knowledge of HIPAA