UCLA Health

Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Emergency Department - Westwood

📍 Location
Los Angeles, CA
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
July 13, 2026
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Job Description

Description

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician, under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides nursing care to psychiatric patients by implementing and evaluating the established plan of care; carrying out assigned tasks; working collaboratively with members of the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

Salary: $30.67 - $40.48 Hourly

Qualifications

CPR - BLS through AHA or ARC REQUIRED

California Psychiatric Technician Licensure REQUIRED

At least 6 months experience in a psychiatric
inpatient setting or equivalent - REQUIRED

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician/Senior Licensed Psychiatric Technician must have a working knowledge of:
Group dynamics

Psychological functioning and deviations from normal

Growth and development throughout the life span
Techniques of therapeutic communication
Drug administration
Management of assaultive behavior
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