Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Medical Behavioral Unit

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19104
Date posted: 08/14/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Rotating
Department: Medical Behavioral Unit

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs individualized nursing care for patients and families under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practitioner. Practices basic assessment skills, data collection, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the plan of care, and contributes to the evaluation of outcomes. Assists the team with educating and communicating plan of care to patients and families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, GED or foreign equivalent

One year of experience

Licensed Psychiatric Technician or Licensed Vocational Nurse (California)

BLS for Healthcare Providers, issued by American Heart Association

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree

Three years of experience

Bilingual Spanish

Previous acute care Medical /Psych experience

The current salary range for this position is $31.01 to $43.17

A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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