Behavioral Health Technician (LPT)

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

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT/LVN) to join our Vallejo, CA behavioral health team on the night shift. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision and support children, adolescents, and adults on their path to healing.

The role requires a current LPT/LVN license, BLS, and CPI or TEAM certification, with preference for behavioral health or acute care experience and strong crisis intervention skills.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license required.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI or TEAM certification required.
• Behavioral health, psychiatric, or acute care experience preferred.
• Strong communication, observation, and crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect psychiatric patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Monitor patient behaviors, psychiatric symptoms, vital signs, and overall condition.
• Use therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to support patient safety and recovery.
• Administer medications and document patient responses according to physician orders.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, patient orientations, and therapeutic activities.
• Support patient education related to safety, coping skills, hygiene, and treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and communicate changes in patient condition to the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Crisis intervention

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT/LVN) license

BLS certification

CPI or TEAM certification

Job description

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT/LVN) | Vallejo, CA (Night Shift)

Support patients on their path toward healing and recovery in a compassionate behavioral health environment. We’re seeking a dedicated Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT/LVN) to join a psychiatric care team in Vallejo, CA, providing exceptional care to children, adolescents, and adults.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver direct and indirect psychiatric patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Monitor patient behaviors, psychiatric symptoms, vital signs, and overall condition
• Use therapeutic communication and de‑escalation techniques to support patient safety and recovery
• Administer medications and document patient responses according to physician orders
• Assist with admissions, discharges, patient orientations, and therapeutic activities
• Support patient education related to safety, coping skills, hygiene, and treatment plans
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and communicate changes in patient condition to the care team

What You’ll Bring:

• Current LVN/LPN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license required
• BLS certification required
• CPI or TEAM certification required
• Behavioral health, psychiatric, or acute care experience preferred
• Strong communication, observation, and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care in a fast-paced setting