Night Shift Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Inpatient Care

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 join the Psychiatric - ICU team. You will work nights under RN supervision to provide direct patient care to individuals with acute psychiatric conditions.

This role emphasizes safety, crisis management, and milieu management, with a comprehensive benefits package and premium shift structure for overtime. A valid LPT license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Deal with difficult situations with empathy.
• Knowledge of psychotherapy theory and practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Help maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu for patients.
• Support crisis intervention and de-escalation as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

De-escalation skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Education

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

CPI or equivalent training

Job description

Huntington Health in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Technician to join the Psychiatric - ICU team. You will work nights under RN supervision to provide direct patient care to individuals with acute psychiatric conditions.

This role emphasizes safety, crisis management, and milieu management, with a comprehensive benefits package and premium shift structure for overtime. A valid LPT license and BLS are required.