Psychiatric Technician (Psych Tech)

GetHired, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GetHired, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatric Technician to provide direct care, behavioral support, and daily living assistance to individuals with mental illness, IDD, in a supportive living setting.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote safety, recovery, and quality of life aligned with each person’s plan. Responsibilities include observing and documenting client condition, assisting with ADLs, maintaining a safe environment, and ensuring regulatory compliance including HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Psychiatric Technician license in good standing.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience with IDD or mental illness preferred.
• Strong observational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Observation skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

California RPT license

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Technician provides direct care, behavioral support, and daily living assistance to individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders, and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a supportive living environment. The Psych Tech works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote client safety, recovery, and quality of life in alignment with each individual’s person-centered plan.

Essential Duties and 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.

Minimum 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.

Supervisory Oversight

This position works under the clinical direction of the supervising behaviorist and the administrative oversight of the Health Director.