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Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Wellpath · Santa Paula, CA · 5 days ago
HealthcareFull-time

About the role

Join a mission-driven organization with a people-first culture that offers excellent career growth opportunities. We see hundreds of thousands of unique individuals each month and provide direct clinical care, including saving lives with Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct care and monitor patients with mental health or developmental needs
  • Support hygiene, feeding, and daily living tasks while tracking patient progress
  • Respond to behavioral emergencies using trained techniques and first aid
  • Perform nursing-delegated tasks such as vital signs and specimen collection
  • Ensure safety and infection control through regular rounds and standard precautions

Requirements

  • High school diploma and specialized training for licensing/certification(s)
  • Experience facilitating groups with Mental Health patients
  • One year of experience; preferably within a correctional/detention facility
  • Current unrestricted Psychiatric Technician license in state of practice
  • Current lifesaving BLS certification through AHAC
  • Current lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA

Qualifications

  • Specialized training for licensing/certification(s)
  • Experience facilitating groups with Mental Health patients
  • One year of experience; preferably within a correctional/detention facility

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to handle crisis situations, and a compassionate demeanor are essential.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k
  • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
  • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
  • PREFERRED banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Pay

Details vary based on employee type and length of service.

Schedule

Details vary based on employee type and length of service.

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