Psychiatric Technician: Direct Care & Behavioral Support

NORMA ROY LIVING; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NORMA ROY LIVING in Oakland seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide direct care, behavioral support, and daily living assistance in a supportive living environment. The role partners with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, recovery, and quality of life per person-centered plans.

The position requires an active CA RPT license, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong observation and communication skills to effectively support clients with IDD and mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Psychiatric Technician (RPT) license in good standing.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience working with individuals with IDD, mental illness, or co-occurring conditions preferred.
• Strong observational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and behavioral support to clients in accordance with individualized treatment and behavior support plans.
• Monitor and document client behavior, mood, and physical condition, and report significant changes to the supervising behaviorist or Health Director.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and community participation.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured living environment consistent with client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Implement behavioral intervention strategies as directed by the supervising behaviorist.
• Accurately complete required documentation, including T-Logs, incident reports, and medication-related records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and required training.
• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and organizational policies, including HIPAA and client rights regulations.

Skills

Observation skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Job description

NORMA ROY LIVING in Oakland seeks a Psychiatric Technician to provide direct care, behavioral support, and daily living assistance in a supportive living environment. The role partners with a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, recovery, and quality of life per person-centered plans.

The position requires an active CA RPT license, CPR/First Aid certification, and strong observation and communication skills to effectively support clients with IDD and mental health needs.