Psychiatric ICU Behavioral Health Tech - Evening/Night Shift

Talented Medical Solutions; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions in Vallejo, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (LPT) for evening and night shifts in an in-office setting. The role delivers patient care under RN direction in a 61-bed psychiatric facility serving children to adults.

Required credentials include LPT/LVN licensure and BLS; CPI/TEAM certifications are preferred. The candidate should have at least 1 year of psychiatric experience and no on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• Associate's/Technical degree preferred.
• Two years of acute or long-term mental health care experience preferred.
• Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) licensure required in state of practice; LVN/LPN or LPT required.
• TEAM or CPI certification required; BLS (AHA/ARC) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct/indirect care for psychiatric patients under RN supervision.
• Meet patient care needs and collect patient data.
• Use de-escalation techniques and less restrictive interventions.
• Administer medications per physician orders and coordinate with pharmacy.
• Document observations and patient condition for shift handoffs.
• Educate patients and families; support problem-solving skills.

Skills

De-escalation

Therapeutic communication

Education

High School/GED

Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions in Vallejo, CA is seeking a Behavioral Health Technician (LPT) for evening and night shifts in an in-office setting. The role delivers patient care under RN direction in a 61-bed psychiatric facility serving children to adults.

Required credentials include LPT/LVN licensure and BLS; CPI/TEAM certifications are preferred. The candidate should have at least 1 year of psychiatric experience and no on-call duties.