Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

California Corrections | Soledad, CA
Full-Time Contract | On-Site
AM & PM Shifts Available

Job Summary

We are seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to provide direct patient care in a correctional healthcare setting in Soledad, CA. The LPT will support patients with psychiatric and behavioral health needs, administer medications, monitor patient conditions, respond to behavioral health concerns, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This position requires a compassionate, dependable professional who can maintain a calm and professional approach while working in a secure correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric nursing care and support to patients according to established protocols and treatment plans.

• Monitor and document patient behavior, mood, mental status, and safety throughout the shift.

• Administer prescribed medications accurately and document medication administration.

• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly report concerns to the appropriate healthcare provider.

• Use appropriate de-escalation techniques and follow facility safety procedures when responding to behavioral health concerns or crises.

• Assist with implementing and monitoring individualized treatment plans.

• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in electronic health records.

• Document and report incidents, adverse events, and significant changes in patient condition.

• Participate in shift handoffs and communicate relevant patient information to ensure continuity of care.

• Collaborate with nurses, providers, mental health professionals, and other members of the healthcare team.

• Provide patient education and reinforce treatment instructions as directed.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow all healthcare, safety, security, and facility policies.

• Participate in required training and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.

• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Experience providing direct psychiatric or behavioral health care.

• Experience with medication administration and documentation.

• Strong understanding of de-escalation techniques and patient safety procedures.

• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.

• Strong documentation and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Comfortable working in a secure correctional environment and following facility security procedures.

• Reliable attendance and ability to commit to the assigned schedule.

• Availability to work AM or PM shifts.

Work Environment

• On-site correctional healthcare facility

• Secure environment with correctional officers and established facility security procedures

• Full-time contract assignment

• AM and PM shifts available

• Patient population consists of adults receiving healthcare within a correctional setting