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Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

$39.6 - $44 per hour
Full-time

Wellpath

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

Under the direction of the Health Services Administrator, Director of Nursing, or higher licensed medical professional, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) provides skilled nursing care in compliance with state and federal regulations. In the correctional setting, the LVN/LPT assists with patient care by collecting data, performing assessments, and supporting care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Additionally, they guide patient education and activities in line with their competencies and the Nursing Practice Act.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collects and documents physical, psychological, and social data of patients, assisting in assessments and treatment planning in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act (NPA).
  • Implements individualized treatment plans and executes clinical interventions as directed by Health Care Practitioners, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Provides direct patient care, including administering medications, obtaining diagnostic tests, assisting in medical procedures, and responding to health emergencies.
  • Ensures accurate clinical documentation, supports program admissions and discharges, and maintains effective communication with healthcare team members regarding patient care.
  • Conducts controlled substance and sharps inventory, maintains compliance with standard precautions, and assists with electronic data input and record management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Graduate from an accredited Nursing or Psychiatric Technician School.

Experience

  • One (1) or more years of clinical experience required.
  • Basic knowledge of all medications being dispensed.
  • Correctional setting experience is preferred .

Licenses/Certifications

  • Current unrestricted licensure (and must maintain) as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) in the state employed.
  • Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification .
  • Current (and must maintain) Phlebotomy/IV Certification is required or must be obtained within 6 (six) months.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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