Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Wellpath; Santa Paula (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions seeks a Licensed Psychiatric Technician in Santa Paula, CA. This role provides essential mental health support services in correctional or behavioral health environments, focusing on patient care, crisis response, and health monitoring. The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted Psychiatric Technician license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and experience with mental health patients. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, and a wellness program.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted Psychiatric Technician license in the state of practice.
• Experience in facilitating groups with mental health patients.
• One year of experience in correctional/detention facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and monitor patients with mental health needs.
• Support hygiene and daily living tasks while tracking patient progress.
• Respond to behavioral emergencies using trained techniques.

Skills

Crisis response

Patient monitoring

Hygiene support

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with specialized training

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

This position provides essential mental health support services under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in correctional or behavioral health environments. The role involves direct patient care, observation, crisis response, vital sign monitoring, hygiene support, infection control, and other nursing‑delegated tasks.

Key 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.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and specialized training for licensing/certification.

Experience

• Experience facilitating groups with mental health patients.
• One year of experience, preferably within a correctional/detention facility.

Licenses & Certifications

• Unrestricted Psychiatric Technician license in the state of practice (current and maintained).
• Lifesaving BLS certification through AHA (current and maintained).
• Lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA (current and maintained).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k).
• DailyPay—receive your money as you earn it.
• Tuition assistance and dependent scholarships.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling and health coaching.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA).
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts.
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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