Behavioral Coordinator
About The Position
Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth? WHAT WE'RE ABOUT We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction. Requirements: You care. Position Summary: A Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), is responsible for leading, implementing, and monitoring behavioral support services for residents with mental health or behavioral needs. This role coordinates individualized behavior plans, trains staff on therapeutic communication and crisis intervention approaches, and supports the care team to ensure safe, trauma-informed care.
Requirements
- Active California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license preferred, LVN license required
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Experience with mental health or dementia care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assesses behavioral presentations, identifies triggers, and supports behavior plan development.
- Develops and monitors Behavioral Care Plans and individualized approaches.
- Provides behavioral coaching and intervention during resident dysregulation.
- Trains staff in communication, de-escalation, and crisis prevention techniques.
- Responds to behavioral crises and leads post-incident debriefs.
- Collaborates with IDT, psychiatry, and social work regarding resident behavioral needs.
- Documents behavioral assessments, interventions, and resident responses.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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