Psychiatric Technicians are encouraged to consider an available position with Liberty Healthcare's mental health program at the West Valley Detention Center.
Liberty Healthcare operates a specialized mental health program within the West Valley Detention Center – a San Bernardino County jail located in Rancho Cucamonga.
This program provides high quality assessment and treatment services to adult inmates who are justice involved and experiencing mental illness.
As a Psych Tech with Liberty Healthcare's program, you will help people receive vital services and achieve improved mental health.
You will have an opportunity to work with and experienced, talented and dedicated team of professionals – while gaining valuable experience and skills.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- 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 and collaborating with Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, Nurses and security staff
- Documenting patient's progress and interventions in medical records
Schedule: 8 hours on Mondays
As a Psychiatric Technician and full-time employee of Liberty Healthcare, you can expect starting hourly pay between $30.00 and $37.00 (depending on qualifications).