Behavioral Health Technician (LPT)

Behavioral Health Technician (LPT) – Contract

Location: Vallejo, CA 94590
Contract Duration: 13 weeks

• Pay: $1,306 – $1,474/week

• Schedule: 5 x 8-hour night shifts

  • Hours: 11:00 PM – 7:30 AM

  • Schedule: Varied days, typically every other weekend

  • On-Call: Not required

Position Summary & Responsibilities

• Provide direct/indirect psychiatric patient care under RN supervision

• Monitor, document, and report patient behavior, condition changes, and safety risks

• Support admissions, discharges, intake assessments, and patient orientation

• Utilize therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and assist with restraints/seclusion per protocol

• Assist with medication administration (per scope), patient rounding, hygiene, and safety monitoring

Requirements

• Active CA LVN or LPT license (required)

• Minimum 1 year psychiatric experience required

• BLS (AHA/ARC required)

• CPI required (may be obtained on site)

• High school diploma/GED required

• Must not be a Mental Health Tech