Position Overview

Norma Roy Supported Living Services is seeking compassionate, dependable, and experienced Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPTs) to provide direct, individualized care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including individuals with significant behavioral, psychiatric, and personal care needs.

Our Licensed Psychiatric Technicians work directly with individuals in their homes, providing medication support, behavioral interventions, personal care, daily living assistance, and ongoing observation to promote their health, safety, independence, and overall quality of life.

Unlike traditional facility-based positions, this role requires LPTs to be actively involved in an individual's everyday routines while responding professionally to challenging behaviors, emotional distress, and changing support needs.

Some individuals may exhibit physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, property destruction, refusal of care, or other behaviors requiring structured intervention, close supervision, and consistent implementation of individualized support plans.

We are looking for professionals who are confident in their clinical skills, patient under pressure, comfortable providing hands-on care, and committed to delivering respectful, person-centered services.

Duties & Responsibilities

Medication Administration & Health Support

• Administer prescribed medications and provide medication-related support within the LPT's authorized scope of practice and applicable requirements.

• Follow physician orders, medication administration records (MARs), and established medication protocols.

• Monitor and document medication administration, observed responses, and potential adverse reactions.

• Observe and report changes in physical health, psychiatric symptoms, behavior, and general functioning.

• Assist individuals with health-related routines, appointments, and follow-up care.

• Communicate medication concerns, health changes, and other clinical observations to designated supervisors and appropriate healthcare professionals.

• Maintain accurate medication records and follow medication safety procedures.

Behavioral Support & Crisis Intervention

• Provide direct support to individuals who may exhibit significant behavioral challenges, including physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, property destruction, and emotional dysregulation.

• Implement individualized behavioral support plans and approved intervention strategies.

• Utilize appropriate de-escalation techniques to help individuals regain emotional and behavioral stability.

• Recognize early warning signs of behavioral escalation and respond proactively.

• Provide reassurance, redirection, and structured support during challenging situations.

• Follow established crisis response and emergency procedures.

• Document behavioral incidents, interventions, observations, and outcomes.

• Collaborate with behavioral specialists, clinical professionals, and supervisors to support consistency in care.

Personal Care & Daily Living Assistance

• Provide hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).

• Assist with mobility, positioning, transfers, and other physical support needs.

• Support meal preparation, nutrition routines, and eating assistance as needed.

• Assist with laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, and maintaining an organized home environment.

• Encourage participation in household responsibilities and daily routines.

• Promote independent living skills through prompting, coaching, and individualized assistance.

• Respect each individual's preferences, choices, privacy, and personal rights.

Supervision, Safety & Community Support

• Provide appropriate supervision based on individual safety and behavioral needs.

• Support individuals who may have limited safety awareness or require additional monitoring.

• Accompany individuals to medical appointments, community outings, recreational activities, and other scheduled events.

• Promote social engagement, community inclusion, and meaningful participation in everyday activities.

• Identify and report potential safety concerns within the home or community.

• Maintain a calm, structured, respectful, and supportive environment.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete accurate daily service notes, medication records, behavioral observations, and incident reports.

• Document changes in individual functioning, behavior, health, and support needs.

• Communicate relevant updates to supervisors, clinical professionals, and authorized team members.

• Follow individualized service plans, agency policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and accurate records.

• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and care coordination activities.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral support needs.

• Experience working with individuals who exhibit significant behavioral challenges.

• Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately during behavioral crises.

• Knowledge of medication administration, medication safety, and clinical observation.

• Ability to implement individualized behavioral support plans.

• Comfortable providing direct, hands-on personal care and household assistance.

• Strong communication, observation, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while following established clinical and administrative procedures.

• Dependable, punctual, professional, and committed to consistent client care.

• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and respect individual rights.

Education, Licensing & Experience

• Current, active California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license required.

• License must be in good standing with the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

• Previous experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities strongly preferred.

• Experience working with individuals who exhibit physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, or significant behavioral challenges preferred.

• Experience with medication administration and behavioral intervention required.

• Experience in supported living, residential services, behavioral health, or community-based care preferred.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain certification before performing duties requiring it.

• Must successfully complete required background clearance, onboarding, and job-related training.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform hands-on personal care and daily living assistance.

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform routine physical activities.

• Ability to assist individuals with mobility, positioning, and transfers using approved techniques and equipment.

• Ability to respond promptly to behavioral and safety concerns.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment & Schedule

Services are provided primarily in private-home and community settings rather than hospitals or institutional facilities.

Schedules are based on individual needs and staffing requirements. Available shifts:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Alternative workweek arrangements may be available when legally applicable and properly established. Overtime compensation will be determined by the employee's classification, applicable wage order, and California law.

Our Commitment

At Norma Roy Supported Living Services, we believe every individual deserves compassionate, respectful, and individualized support that promotes dignity, independence, and meaningful community participation.

Our Licensed Psychiatric Technicians play an essential role in helping individuals maintain their health, manage behavioral challenges, develop daily living skills, and experience a greater quality of life.

We value professionals who demonstrate patience, accountability, clinical judgment, compassion, and a genuine commitment to the individuals they support.

If you are a California Licensed Psychiatric Technician who is passionate about providing hands-on care and supporting individuals with complex behavioral and developmental needs, we encourage you to apply!

Norma Roy Supported Living Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.