Job Summary: The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will provide basic behavioural and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patients/youth in a correctional setting. Minimum Qualifications: - 24 continuous months of recent experience in a public or private institution (within the last 3 years). - Internships not accepted. - Active and valid California license from the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians. - Must read, write, and speak English fluently. - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association. Key Responsibilities: - Provide psychiatric nursing care and behavioural support to patients/youth. - Perform daily rounds and monitor individuals with mental illness symptoms. - Administer prescribed medications and treatments, including injections. - Record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration. - Support the development of treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. - Lead or assist in individual and group therapy sessions. - Coordinate clinical appointments and ensure patient attendance. - Act as liaison with custody staff to manage behavioural issues. - Respond to emergencies with CPR and first aid support. - Maintain accurate and timely documentation per facility requirements. - Contribute to a safe and therapeutic environment.