LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

BHC Alhambra Hospital, Inc.; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Job summary

BHC Alhambra Hospital, a private, fully accredited psychiatric facility in Rosemead, CA, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for psychiatric nursing roles with child/adolescent development focus. Inpatient care across pediatric to adult populations is provided.

Responsibilities include data collection, vital signs, observing changes, and communicating with the Charge Nurse. Licensure by the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited vocational nursing program or psychiatric technician program.
• Minimum one year LVN in psychiatric nursing; six months in Child and Adolescent Development preferred.
• Licensed to practice vocational nursing by the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect data for the integrated assessment.
• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe for and document changes in patient appearance, behavior and progress toward treatment goals.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection to the Charge Nurse.

Skills

Vital signs

Observation

Communication

Education

Vocational nursing program

Psychiatric technician training

Child and Adolescent Development education

Job description

NOC: 11:00 pm-7:30 am

Responsibilities

BHC Alhambra Hospital is located in the beautiful city of Rosemead, California. Our 115 bed facility established in 1924 prides itself on upholding a standard of excellence that allows our patients to take the first step to recovery. BHC Alhambra Hospital is a private, fully accredited, full-service acute psychiatric hospital serving children, adolescents and adults. BHC Alhambra is dedicated to providing quality behavioral health, substance abuse, and eating disorder treatment. We offer inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient options for individuals in the communities of the San Gabriel Valley, Los Angeles County, and surrounding areas.

Job Description: The LPT performs under the direction of a Registered Nurse in providing nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing basic understanding of psychiatric and personality disorders.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Accurately collect data needed for the appropriate portion of the integrated assessment.
• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe for, and document changes in patient’s appearance, behavior and ability to work toward treatment plan goals.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the Charge Nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection in resident to the Charge Nurse

BHC Alhambra Hospital Employees Receive Great Opportunities

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuitions savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited professional vocational school of nursing or vocational training as a psychiatric technician, preferably with education in Child and Adolescent Development.

Experience

Minimum one (1) year LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred, with six (6) months experience in the specialized area of Child and Adolescent Development preferred.

Licensure

Licensed to practice vocational nursing from the State Board of Nursing or Psychiatric Technicians.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

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Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Jessica Quintero, HR Recruiter, at [e-mail] , [phone] ext. 496 or visit our website http://www.bhcalhambra.com/

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