LPT Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Mental Health Systems; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to join our team in Fresno, CA. You will record vital signs, provide crisis intervention and medication education, and support clients with basic needs and symptom management.

Responsibilities include injections, documentation, coordination of medications with pharmacies, and on-call coverage as part of a team delivering client-centered care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychiatric Technician in California.
• Valid CA Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Provide injections, medication support, crisis intervention, and case management.
• Perform vitals and health screenings, wellness coaching, and education.
• Document accurately and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• Dispense and coordinate medications with pharmacies and healthcare teams.
• Participate in on-call coverage and field-based services as needed.

Skills

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Driver’s license

Bilingual (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

Job Summary

Record vital signs, report adverse medication/treatment reactions, administer injections as prescribed. Assess symptomology and provide crisis intervention and medication education.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Provide injections, medication support, diagnostic reviews, case consult, crisis intervention, and targeted case management services to assist clients with basic needs and symptom management.
• Vitals, health and wellness screenings/assessments, wellness coaching and education.
• Accurate and timely documentation as contractually required and meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services.
• Dispense and account for prescribed medication, assist psychiatrist in administering and evaluating prescribed medication and arrange lab work according to protocol. Ensure doctor’s orders are carried out and coordinate medication orders and refills with pharmacies.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings. Attend Quarterly Medication Monitoring Committee.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Licensed Psychiatric Technician in California required.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required. Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to see, hear, speak; to stoop or bend; to work in cramped spaces; to move around the facility; to move between offices or clients; to drive light errands; to lift or carry heavy items; to use hands or fingers; to push, pull or drag items; to stand for long periods; to sit for long periods. Driving in the course of job duties is not required. Working outside or underground is not required.

Other Duties

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).