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A brief resume of Lama Rangdrol's experience as a California State Licensed Psychiatric Technician with over 25,000 licensed work hours for programs, institutions and agencies:
Lama's experience in the field of human services is why his teachings are known to provide Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike with down-to-earth, direct, non-elaborate, practical advice that fosters greater levels of sanity, vitality, freedom and independence in his students while also transmitting the lived meaning of the Dharma. More About Psychiatric Technicians: Licensed Psychiatric Technicians are in the forefront of care and treatment of Californians with mental illnesses or developmental disabilities. These specialized mental health professionals have been a unique component of the state's healthcare system since the 1950s. Psychiatric Technicians are active members of interdisciplinary teams and an integral part of the quality assurance process. As multi-talented mental health professionals with a broad range of skills and expertise, Psychiatric Technicians are key players in the many and varied aspects of California's system of treating those with mental illness or developmental disabilities. It is a profession that attracts those who truly want to help improve the quality of life for some of the most needy individuals in today's society. Practice settingsPsychiatric Technicians are specially trained in two areas that have a tremendous unmet need -- treatment programs for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled. As of December 2001, there were approximately 15,000 licensed Psychiatric Technicians in California. They are employed in facilities operated by private providers, hospital districts, counties, cities or the state Psychiatric Technicians are well positioned to move into new settings as they develop. Following are settings in which they now work:
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