Licensed Psychiatric Technician, Full-Time Nights, Psychiatric Services

Huntington Health; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Health in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to deliver direct patient care in an inpatient psychiatric unit. The role covers crisis intervention, milieu management, and collaboration with the nursing team to ensure patient safety and therapeutic progress.

The LPT must hold an active California LPT license, BLS certification, and CPI de-escalation training. Nights, full-time, with a 12-hour shift pattern and competitive total rewards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to individuals with acute psychiatric and behavioral health conditions.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, therapeutic milieu under RN supervision.
• Participate with the interdisciplinary team to promote patient safety and positive outcomes.

Skills

LPT license

BLS certification

CPI training

Crisis prevention

Inpatient psychiatric experience

Job description

** Internal Workers – Please log into your Workday account to apply **Huntington Hospital Employee LoginExpectations: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 settingExperience 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 trainingSKILLS: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 TechnicianDepartment: Psychiatric - ICUShift Duration: 12Primary Shift: NightsTime Type: Full timeLocation: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105Pay 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.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 workdayThis 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.