Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Full-Time Nights, Psychiatric Services

huntingtonhospital; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Health in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to join our inpatient behavioral health unit. The role delivers direct patient care for individuals with acute psychiatric conditions, under RN supervision, in a safe, recovery-focused milieu.

The LPT will participate in crisis intervention, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary team collaboration to support patient stabilization and discharge readiness.

Qualifications

• LPT license active in California.
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred).
• CPI or equivalent Crisis Prevention/De-escalation training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for individuals with acute psychiatric/behavioral health conditions.
• Work under RN supervision to maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu.
• Participate in crisis stabilization and milieu management.
• Document care and communicate effectively with the team.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Crisis management

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Psychotherapy knowledge

Job description

Expectations

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) is a licensed clinical team member responsible for providing direct patient care to individuals with acute psychiatric and behavioral health conditions. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LPT plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment.

This role is essential to patient safety, behavioral stabilization, and milieu management, supporting patients through crisis, treatment, and recovery while ensuring compliance with all regulatory, legal, and organizational standards.

The LPT functions as a frontline behavioral health clinician, actively participating in the interdisciplinary team to promote positive patient outcomes.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Preferred:

• Preferred 2 years experience in an inpatient psychiatric or behavioral health setting
• Experience with high-acuity patients (e.g., involuntary holds, co-occurring disorders)

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

• Current, active Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• CPI or equivalent Crisis Prevention/De-escalation training

SKILLS

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations.
• Strong empathy skills with a commitment to help people with different mental health diagnosis.
• Excellent intrapersonal skills, communication skills and listening skills.
• A strong knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of psychotherapy.
• Strong knowledge of the role of counseling and treatment of the client.

• Job Title: Licensed Psychiatric Technician
• Department: Psychiatric - ICU
• Shift Duration: 12
• Primary Shift: Nights
• Time Type: Full time
• Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

Pay Range: The estimated base rate for this position is $26.85 - $40.94. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Compensation Structure

At Huntington Health, we offer a highly competitive pay structure that is more rewarding than organizations that offer straight pay. Our compensation reflects the following premium structure for every shift:

• - Base rate paid for the first 8 hours of work in a day
• - 1.5x overtime pay for hours 8-12 worked in a workday.
• - 2x double-time pay for any hours beyond 12 in a workday

This ensures that employees are fairly compensated for the full length of their shift, with enhanced pay as their workday progresses.

The estimated blended hourly rate, accounting for these premiums on a 12-hour shift, ranges from $31.33 to $47.76.