Behavioral Health Technician (LPT), Part Time Regular, Evening Shift

About the role

Delivers direct/indirect care for individual patients, or an assigned group of patients, receiving psychiatric care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). Meets patient care needs. Assumes responsibility for patient data collection. Provides assigned care of psychiatric patients using age related interventions. Uses therapeutic communication skills and assists with therapeutic and recreational activities, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Uses de-escalation techniques and less restrictive interventions when providing nursing care.
• Uses seclusion and restraint interventions, as needed.
• Plans for meeting the daily care needs of assigned patients including evaluating common problems, identifying symptoms and behavioral changes, obtaining and reviewing medical data, implementing interventions and evaluating outcomes.
• Processes admissions and discharges, and completes intake interviews and orientation, as needed.
• Screens patient/client condition upon admission.
• Identifies the physical, emotional, social and cultural needs of assigned patients.
• Observes, reports, and documents the effectiveness of preventive, diagnostic, supportive and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitors diagnostic results and reports to the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Records observations of patient’s condition including behavior, psychiatric symptoms, vital signs, weight, intake and output, etc., and informs immediate supervisor of changes or abnormalities.
• Evaluates the outcome of patient response to nursing care and communicates to the oncoming shift staff per nursing policy.
• Interacts with patients/clients, family and other health care practitioners in order to keep informed about patient condition.
• Communicates abnormal symptoms and diagnostic data to appropriate staff.
• Provides patient instructions regarding patient safety, personal hygiene and procedures.
• Assists with education and teaching of patient/client-problem solving skills.
• Identifies and reinforces patient/family teaching plans.
• Conducts routine rounding for patients.
• Monitors patients and environment for safety.
• Obtains medication consent forms prior to administering medications, according to regulatory requirements.
• Administers medications according to physician orders.
• Communicates with pharmacy personnel and nursing staff in relation to timing of medication administration.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Two years' experience in acute or long-term mental healthcare hospital: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT): Required
• Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) licensure in state of practice: Preferred
• Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) or TEAM-A or Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI): Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Organizational Requirements

• All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable (medical and religious exemptions may apply).
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $32.79 to $42.14 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Schedule

• Assignment Category: Part-time regular
• Shift Length: 8 Hours

About Us

Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential for more than 30 years. We are comprised of a freestanding 61-bed facility with short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults, and provide partial hospitalization programs for adults. Our extensive range of treatment programs are designed to foster empowerment, connection and a meaningful life. Vallejo offers one of the most versatile locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, with proximity to San Francisco and Oakland's vibrant art, food and sports entertainment venues, a historic downtown, waterfront, and ease of access to world-class Napa Valley.

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Location: Vallejo, CA, United States | Department: Psychiatric Acute - Ped/Adolescent 2 | Posting Date: 2026-10-19