Job description
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Location: Soledad, California
Start Date: 06-29-2026
End Date: 01-10-2027
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Saturday-Wednesday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $51 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate psychiatric care to patients in a correctional healthcare setting
- Monitor and document patient behavior, vital signs, and medication responses
- Assist with therapeutic interventions and crisis de-escalation
- Collaborate with nursing and medical staff to support individualized treatment plans
- Ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff
Qualifications
- Current California LPT license required
- Experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings preferred
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge & Skills
- Psychiatric patient care and safety protocols
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Electronic health record documentation
- Team collaboration and communication
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Soledad, California
Discover the scenic beauty of Central California with easy access to Pinnacles National Park for hiking and rock climbing, explore charming coastal towns like Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea, or enjoy wine tasting in nearby Paso Robles
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.