Behavioral Health Technician (LPT)

HiredFirst; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) in Vallejo, California. This evening shift position involves providing direct and indirect psychiatric patient care under RN supervision, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team. A minimum of one year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience is required, along with BLS certification. Candidates should adhere to safety protocols and comply with facility vaccination requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) required.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience required.
• BLS certification required, CPI preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience required.
• Mental Health Techs not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect psychiatric patient care under RN supervision.
• Monitor and document patient behavior, symptoms, and vital signs.
• Administer medications per physician orders and protocols.
• 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.

Skills

Therapeutic communication

De-escalation techniques

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Tools

BLS (Basic Life Support)

CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Job description

Location: Vallejo, Ca

Schedule: Evening Shift OR night shhift

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

Shift Type: 5x8s

Weekend Requirement: Typically every other weekend

On-Call: None

Position Requirements:

Must be one of the following:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) OR Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Additional Expectations:

• Adhere to safety protocols, including restraint/seclusion guidelines when necessary
• Comply with facility vaccination requirements