Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Emergency Department - Westwood
UCLA Health • Los Angeles, CA • Posted July 11, 2026
About the Role
Description
The 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: $30.67 - $40.48 Hourly
Qualifications
CPR - BLS through AHA or ARC REQUIRED
California Psychiatric Technician Licensure REQUIRED
At least 6 months experience in a psychiatric
inpatient setting or equivalent - REQUIRED
The Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Senior Licensed Psychiatric Technician must have a working knowledge of:
Group dynamics
Psychological functioning and deviations from normal
Growth and development throughout the life span
Techniques of therapeutic communication
Drug administration
Management of assaultive behavior
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The 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: $30.67 - $40.48 Hourly
Qualifications
CPR - BLS through AHA or ARC REQUIRED
California Psychiatric Technician Licensure REQUIRED
At least 6 months experience in a psychiatric
inpatient setting or equivalent - REQUIRED
The Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Senior Licensed Psychiatric Technician must have a working knowledge of:
Group dynamics
Psychological functioning and deviations from normal
Growth and development throughout the life span
Techniques of therapeutic communication
Drug administration
Management of assaultive behavior
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