Behavioral Health Technician (LVN/LPT) – Psychiatric | 13-Week Contract | Vallejo, CA
Pay: $39.00/hr - $42.00/hr
Location: Vallejo, CA
Contract: 13 Weeks (Possible Extension)
Schedule: Full-Time | 5 x 8s | Primarily Day Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM) | Every other weekend required
Join a Leading Behavioral Health Facility
We're hiring an experienced Behavioral Health Technician (LVN/LPT) for a psychiatric hospital in Vallejo, CA. This role involves providing direct patient care in an inpatient behavioral health setting while working alongside a multidisciplinary psychiatric team.
Please Note: This position requires an active LVN/LPN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license. Mental Health Technicians without one of these licenses will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
- Monitor patient behavior, safety, and mental status.
- Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient observations.
- Record vital signs, intake/output, and behavioral documentation.
- Participate in therapeutic and recreational activities.
- Work closely with RNs and psychiatrists to deliver quality patient care.
Requirements
- Active California LVN/LPN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license (Required)
- Minimum 1 year of psychiatric inpatient experience required.
- Current AHA BLS Certification
- CPI/TEAM Certification preferred (training available onsite)
- Experience in acute psychiatric or behavioral health settings preferred
- Strong communication and crisis intervention skills
Pay: $39.00 - $42.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable working every other weekend and rotating schedules if needed?
Experience:
- Inpatient psychiatric hospital: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- California LVN/LPN or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: On the road
