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Per Diem Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Float Team

UCLA Health logoUCLA Health$43.87/hrLos Angeles, CA6 - Staff- Per DiemPosted 4mo ago
  • PRN / per diem
  • BLS

About the job

Description

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 campuses and 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: $43.87 - $43.87 Hourly

Qualifications

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

From UCLA Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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