Job Information
Wellpath Licensed Psychiatric Tech in San Luis Obispo, California
Compensation Range
$32.1 - $35.67 / hour
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
How you make a difference
The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (PT) EASS role involves providing direct patient care and support in a correctional setting. The PT is responsible for assisting with data collection and conducting patient assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. Additionally, the PT works closely with IST patients to administer medication, gather vitals, facilitate tele-psychiatry appointments, and provide restoration of competency services in group and individual formats, all while adhering to the Nursing Practice Act and demonstrating competencies in their practice.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct assessments and collect patient data in the correctional setting, including physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
Assist in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans with consultation from RNs and other staff as appropriate, while also providing patient teaching and care.
Facilitate tele-psychiatry appointments and work closely with psychiatric prescribers to provide medication, gather patient vitals, and conduct chart reviews for Incompetent to Stand Trial patients.
Administer medications and implement medical plans within scope of practice, responding to emergencies and following established policies and protocols.
Ensure competencies are demonstrated in the correctional setting with appropriate supervision, while documenting nursing encounters and communicating information to healthcare personnel.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Experience
- One (1) or more years clinic experience preferred
Licenses/Certifications
Current licensure as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (PT) in the state of employment
Current CPR certification required
Phlebotomy certification strongly preferred
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
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Job Post Information* : Posted Date 3 weeks ago (4/15/2024 10:47 AM)
Requisition 24-160375
Location CA, San Luis Obispo
Facility CA SanLuis EASS Pgm
Type Part-Time
Shift AWS 3x12 (CA)
Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Alisha Newberry
Recruiter : Email ANewberry@recoverysolutions.us