Location: Soledad, California

Start Date: 08-31-2026

End Date: 03-07-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Wednesday-Sunday, 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 medical OT setting
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses
• Assist in developing and implementing treatment plans
• Document patient progress and behaviors accurately
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Current California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric technician experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatric Technician program

Knowledge & Skills

• AINTR - Assessment and Intervention
• BEHAV - Behavioral management techniques
• CHART - Charting and documentation
• COMM - Communication skills
• CORE - Core psychiatric nursing skills
• ENG - English proficiency
• LPADM - Medication administration
• LPASM - Patient assessment
• LPCAR - Patient care
• LPCLI - Clinical skills
• LPCPR - CPR and emergency response
• LPSCH - Scheduling coordination
• LPT - Licensed Psychiatric Technician competencies
• LPTHR - Therapeutic interventions
• SYMPT - Symptom management

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

Explore the beautiful Pinnacles National Park for hiking and rock climbing, visit the historic Soledad Mission, or take a short drive to the stunning Monterey Bay coastline for whale watching and aquarium visits. Weekend trips to Big Sur and wine tasting in Carmel Valley are also within reach.

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