Per Diem Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Geri Psych-4North

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Onsite or Remote Fully On-Site Work Schedule 12hr nights or day/night rotating shifts including weekends and holidays Posted Date 09/30/2025 Salary Range: $41.37 - 41.37 Hourly Employment Type 6 - Staff: Per Diem Duration Indefinite Job # 26951

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

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At UCLA Health, our commitment to patient care shines brightest during life’s most challenging moments. Our clinicians embody hope and healing, delivering compassionate, expert care with empathy and assurance. If you're passionate about advancing nursing excellence, we invite you to join our team.

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

Salary: $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 experience in a psychiatric inpatient setting or equivalent required
• 1 year of previous psych tech experience, required
• California Psychiatric Technician Licensure required
• BLS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association 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

  This opening has the potential to convert to Career.