Night Shift Licensed Psychiatric Technician – ICU Care

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

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.