Licensed Psych Tech-CORRECTIONS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Licensed Psych Tech- Corrections

TeemaGroup

Full-time, Contract

In-Office | San Diego, CA, United States

Shifts

Wed to Sun

Thur to Mon

2/2:30PM to 10/10:30PM

Provide direct psychiatric and basic nursing care to incarcerated patients in a secure correctional environment.

• Administer prescribed psychiatric and medical medications and monitor for effectiveness, side effects, and adverse reactions.

• Observe, assess, and document changes in patients’ mental status, behavior, emotional condition, and physical health.

• Obtain and record vital signs and assist with basic nursing procedures within the LPT scope of practice.

• Monitor patients with acute or chronic mental health conditions and promptly report significant changes to RNs, physicians, psychiatrists, or other clinical staff.

• Provide crisis intervention, behavioral support, suicide-prevention monitoring, and verbal de-escalation for patients experiencing psychiatric distress.

• Assist with implementation of individualized treatment and behavioral management plans.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records, including medication administration, behavioral observations, and patient progress.

• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, physicians, mental health clinicians, custody officers, and other interdisciplinary team members.

• Respond appropriately to psychiatric and medical emergencies while following established institutional protocols.

• Maintain medication security, inventory, and proper controlled-medication procedures.

• Follow HIPAA, infection-control, patient-safety, and correctional security requirements.

• Maintain professional boundaries and provide respectful, patient-centered care to diverse incarcerated populations.

• Follow all facility safety and security procedures, including movement restrictions, emergency procedures, and coordination with custody staff.