Travel Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Vallejo, CA

Talented Medical Solutions; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Technician for a 13-week travel assignment in Vallejo, California. This role requires individuals skilled in patient interaction and de-escalation techniques. Candidates must have a High School Diploma/GED, licensure as an LVN/LPN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician, and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care and collaborating with the treatment team. This is a great opportunity for BHTs looking to gain travel experience while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in acute or long-term mental healthcare preferred.
• Licensure: LVN/LPN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) required.
• CPI/TEAM Certification required.
• BLS (AHA or ARC) required.
• CPI/TEAM Certification – Required.
• BLS (AHA or ARC) – Required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to behavioral health patients.
• Use de-escalation techniques and less restrictive interventions.
• Support nursing staff in patient monitoring and safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and interventions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Great opportunity for BHTs to gain travel experience while making a meaningful impact in a behavioral health setting in Vallejo, CA

Skills

Patient interaction

De-escalation techniques

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) or LVN/LPN

Job description

We’re seeking a Behavioral Health Technician for a 13-week travel assignment in Vallejo, California. This role is ideal for individuals experienced in acute or long-term mental healthcare who excel at patient interaction and de-escalation techniques.

Shift: 5x8s

Location: Vallejo, CA

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED – Required

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent – Preferred

2+ years experience in acute or long-term mental healthcare – Preferred

Licensure: LVN/LPN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) – Required

CPI/TEAM Certification – Required

BLS (AHA or ARC) – Required

Responsibilities

Provide direct care to behavioral health patients

Use de-escalation techniques and less restrictive interventions

Support nursing staff in patient monitoring and safety

Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions and interventions

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team

✨ Great opportunity for BHTs to gain travel experience while making a meaningful impact in a behavioral health setting in Vallejo, CA.