Behavioral Health Technician (LPT)

Location: Vallejo, Ca

Pay Rate: $1600(weekly)

Schedule: Evening Shift OR night shhift

• Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM or 11pm to 7:30am;

• Shift Type: 5x8s

• Days: Variable schedule; no set days

• Weekend Requirement: Typically every other weekend

On-Call: None

Must be one of the following:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) or

• Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Active state license required

BLS (AHA or ARC) required

CPI preferred (can be obtained onsite)

Minimum 1 year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience required

Mental Health Techs not accepted

Provide direct and indirect psychiatric patient care under RN supervision

Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques

Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient assessments

Monitor, document, and report patient behavior, symptoms, and vital signs

Administer medications per physician orders and protocols

Support patient safety, hygiene, and therapeutic activities

Collaborate with healthcare team and assist with patient/family education

Participate in weekend rotations

Adhere to safety protocols, including restraint/seclusion guidelines when necessary

Comply with facility vaccination requirements