Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician (Per Diem)

Adventist Health; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Vallejo seeks a Psychiatric Technician to deliver direct care under the supervision of an RN. The role includes data collection, assisting with therapeutic activities, and ensuring patient safety in a psychiatric setting.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, LVN/LPN or LPT being preferred, and 2+ years in mental healthcare. The department is the Psychiatric ICU 1, located in Vallejo, CA, with a per diem style of care.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• Associate's/Technical degree preferred.
• Two years' experience in acute or long-term mental healthcare preferred.
• LPT license preferred.
• LVN/LPN or LPT license required.

Responsibilities

• Uses de-escalation techniques and less restrictive interventions.
• Documents and reviews patient data and outcomes.
• Processes admissions and discharges and completes intake interviews.
• Administers medications as ordered and coordinates with pharmacy.
• Monitors safety and assists with patient education.

Skills

De-escalation

Therapeutic communication

Patient care

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate's/Technical Degree

Job description

Adventist Health Vallejo seeks a Psychiatric Technician to deliver direct care under the supervision of an RN. The role includes data collection, assisting with therapeutic activities, and ensuring patient safety in a psychiatric setting.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED, LVN/LPN or LPT being preferred, and 2+ years in mental healthcare. The department is the Psychiatric ICU 1, located in Vallejo, CA, with a per diem style of care.