LPT/LVN

About the Role

Under the supervision of registered nurses and medical providers, the Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or behavioral health crises in the EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing) Unit. The LPT supports rapid stabilization through therapeutic engagement, crisis intervention, medication administration, and continuous observation, and plays a critical role in maintaining a safe, trauma-informed, and healing environment focused on short-term emergency psychiatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing acute psychiatric or behavioral health crises
• Support rapid stabilization through therapeutic engagement
• Perform crisis intervention
• Administer medication
• Provide continuous observation
• Maintain a safe, trauma-informed, and healing environment

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Basic computer skills

Licensure and Certification

• Current California LPT license, or California LVN license
• Current BLS provider card
• Care of the Agitated Patient (COAP)

Education

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) program

Experience

• Minimum 1-year clinical experience required; preferably in an acute or behavioral health setting