Job Description
Job DescriptionBehavioral Health Technician (LPT) (Contract) – California (94590)
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Location: Vallejo, Ca
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Pay Rate: $1600(weekly)
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Schedule: Evening Shift OR night shhift
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Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM or 11pm to 7:30am;
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Shift Type: 5x8s
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Days: Variable schedule; no set days
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Weekend Requirement: Typically every other weekend
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On-Call: None
Position Requirements:
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Must be one of the following:
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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) or
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Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
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Active state license required
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BLS (AHA or ARC) required
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CPI preferred (can be obtained onsite)
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Minimum 1 year of psychiatric/behavioral health experience required
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Mental Health Techs not accepted
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide direct and indirect psychiatric patient care under RN supervision
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Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques
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Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient assessments
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Monitor, document, and report patient behavior, symptoms, and vital signs
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Administer medications per physician orders and protocols
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Support patient safety, hygiene, and therapeutic activities
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Collaborate with healthcare team and assist with patient/family education
Additional Expectations:
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Participate in weekend rotations
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Adhere to safety protocols, including restraint/seclusion guidelines when necessary
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Comply with facility vaccination requirements