Licensed Psychiatric Technician

DayToDay Health; King City (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

DayToDay Health is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) in a California correctional healthcare setting. You will provide direct psychiatric and nursing care within the LPT scope of practice, administer medications, monitor patients, and document promptly to ensure continuity of care.

The ideal candidate holds an active CA LPT license, has a minimum of 12 months LPT experience, and carries a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Active California LPT license required.
• Minimum 12 months LPT experience.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Strong medication administration skills.
• Experience in correctional, behavioral health, or inpatient psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric and nursing care within the LPT scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Monitor patients for behavioral, physical, or treatment response changes.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation promptly.
• Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral health emergencies.
• Support treatment plans and therapeutic activities.
• Communicate patient updates to relevant staff members.
• Follow all safety, security, medication, and infection-control protocols.
• Maintain professional and therapeutic boundaries.

Skills

LPT license (CA)

LPT experience

BLS certification

Medication administration

Medical documentation

Correctional environment work

Job description

Role: Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) in a correctional healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric and nursing care within the LPT scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Monitor patients for behavioral, physical, or treatment response changes.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation promptly.
• Assist with crisis intervention and behavioral health emergencies.
• Support treatment plans and therapeutic activities.
• Communicate patient updates to relevant staff members.
• Follow all safety, security, medication, and infection-control protocols.
• Maintain professional and therapeutic boundaries.

Qualifications & Skills

• Active, unrestricted California Psychiatric Technician license.
• Minimum of 12 months recent LPT experience.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong medication administration and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a secure correctional environment.
• Capability to complete background checks and facility clearances.
• Experience in correctional, behavioral health, or inpatient psychiatric settings is preferred.