In-Custody Mental Health Technician — Crisis & Care

Wellpath; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Santa Paula, CA. This role provides essential mental health support services in correctional or behavioral health environments, focusing on patient care, crisis response, and health monitoring. The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted Psychiatric Technician license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and experience with mental health patients. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and a wellness program.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Psychiatric Technician license in the state of practice.
• Experience in facilitating groups with mental health patients.
• One year of experience in correctional/detention facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and monitor patients with mental health needs.
• Support hygiene and daily living tasks while tracking patient progress.
• Respond to behavioral emergencies using trained techniques.

Skills

Crisis response

Patient monitoring

Hygiene support

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Santa Paula, CA. This role provides essential mental health support services in correctional or behavioral health environments, focusing on patient care, crisis response, and health monitoring. The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted Psychiatric Technician license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and experience with mental health patients. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and a wellness program.