Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) – Youth & Adult Crisis (CWI) Part Time / Per Diem

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Support & Observation: Provide continuous support, monitor patient safety, and complete behavioral observations and vital signs
• Crisis Stabilization & De-escalation: Assist with emotional regulation, de-escalation, and behavior management using trauma-informed approaches
• Medication Support: Administer medications within scope and monitor for response, side effects, and changes in condition
• Milieu & Safety Management: Maintain a safe, structured environment; complete safety checks and support crisis interventions
• Team Collaboration & Care Coordination: Communicate patient status, participate in team huddles, and support transitions of care
• Documentation: Complete timely, accurate documentation of observations, interventions, and medications

Requirements

• Required Qualifications: Active California LPT license, experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, or related settings, strong observation, de-escalation, and communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, availability for required Sunday shifts
• PREFERRED Qualifications: Experience in crisis, inpatient psych, ED, or community behavioral health, CPI, MAB, SAMA, or equivalent certification (or willingness to obtain), experience working with youth and families, bilingual (Spanish preferred)