Per Diem Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Float Team

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 12 hour day/night rotation shifts including weekends and holidays.; 1 shift/week Posted Date 08/08/2025 Salary Range: $41.37 - 41.37 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration indefinite Job # 26289

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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There’s nothing more exciting and rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces. Join us and find out for yourself.

As a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, you will work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality care to patients with behavioral support and assess the need for additional resources. Your role includes implementing and evaluating care plans, performing assigned tasks, and collaborating with the nursing and multidisciplinary teams to support patient well-being.

This position floats to various units within the UCLA Health system based on the patient census and the skills of the Psychiatric Technician.

*May convert to a career opportunity*

Salary range: $41.37-$41.37 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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

• At least 6 months of clinical experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting or equivalent required
• California Psychiatric Technician Licensure required
• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group activities to psychiatric patients on an acute psychiatric inpatient 
• 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