Psychiatric Technician (part-time / weekends)

CA - Encino

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Job Description

Psychiatric Technicians who are interested in forensic mental health are encouraged to consider an outstanding career opportunity with Liberty Healthcare.

Multiple newly-created part-time Psychiatric Technician positions are available with Liberty Healthcare at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, CA.

Liberty Healthcare is collaborating with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and Sheriff’s Department to enhance the mental health services provided to the inmates of the Pitchess Detention Center.  This program will serve approximately 300 inmate clients who are struggling with mental illness. The program’s services will include admission assessment, psychiatric care, treatment, medication management, crisis intervention, and aftercare and release planning.

Liberty Healthcare will leverage thirty years of mental health experience and use best practices in correctional mental health to help inmate clients achieve positive clinical outcomes and improved overall mental health.

Liberty Healthcare’s Psychiatric Technicians will play a key role in the enhancement of mental health services at the Pitchess Detention Center.  These are dynamic positions which will carry a wide array of responsibilities, including:

  • Establishing and maintaining positive therapeutic relationships with patients
  • Promoting a positive therapeutic milieu
  • Encouraging patients to take advantage of the program’s available mental health services
  • Monitoring patient behaviors and administering appropriate therapeutic interventions
  • Facilitating psycho-educational groups on various topics such as self-esteem, anger management and impulse control
  • Actively participating in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
  • Collaborating with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists and Nurses
  • Documenting patient’s progress and interventions in medical records

Part-time positions are available as follows:

  • Day shift / weekends - Saturdays and Sundays from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Evening shift / weekends - Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Full-time and part-time employees also have the option to pick up additional shifts and work as needed / PRN.

Part-time and PRN employees can expect to receive a competitive hourly compensation rate. Full-time employee can expect to receive a competitive salary and benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and paid time off. 

Moreover, this is a career opportunity which affords outstanding resume-building experience and an opportunity to work alongside a talented team of behavioral health professionals.

Skills & Requirements

Well-qualified candidates will possess the following attributes:

  • Licensure in California as a Psychiatric Technician - or be eligible and willing to apply for licensure
  • Have prior mental health experience preferably within an inpatient psychiatric hospital, correctional facility or secure mental health program
  • Have knowledge of effective therapeutic interventions for people who have mental illness
  • Be able to develop effective and positive therapeutic relationships with patients who have mental illness
  • Have effective written communication skills and an ability to write cogent progress notes and reports
  • Be able to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary clinical setting within a locked correctional facility

The Pitchess Detention Center is operated by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.  The Center provides custody and care to 400 adult male inmates who have mental illness. The Center is located in the town of Castaic in northern Los Angeles County. Castaic is accessible via Interstate 5 and is commutable from Ventura, Palmdale and the city of Los Angeles.

Click here to visit the Pitchess Detention Center online and click here for directions to the Center

Liberty Healthcare Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and people who have disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

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If you’re looking to elevate your career and make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling with mental illness – Liberty is looking for you!