Licensed Psychiatric Technician — Compassionate Mental Health Care

Wellpath; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition assistance and dependentSchol 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Banking partnership discounts

Job summary

Wellpath in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to provide direct mental health care under licensed nursing supervision in correctional or behavioral settings. This role emphasizes crisis response, observation, and support for patients with mental health needs.

You’ll perform vital signs, support hygiene and daily living tasks, and help maintain infection control while ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and license-specific training.
• Experience facilitating groups with Mental Health patients.
• One year of experience; correctional/detention facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and monitor patients with mental health or developmental needs.
• Support hygiene, feeding, and daily living tasks while tracking patient progress.
• Respond to behavioral emergencies using trained techniques and first aid.
• Perform nursing-delegated tasks such as vital signs and specimen collection.
• Ensure safety and infection control through regular rounds and standard precautions.

Skills

Crisis response

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Education

High school diploma and specialized licensing training

Job description

Wellpath in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to provide direct mental health care under licensed nursing supervision in correctional or behavioral settings. This role emphasizes crisis response, observation, and support for patients with mental health needs.

You’ll perform vital signs, support hygiene and daily living tasks, and help maintain infection control while ensuring safety.