Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Wellpath•San Luis Obispo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides essential mental health support services under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in correctional or behavioral health environments. The role involves direct patient care, observation, and intervention for individuals with mental health or intellectual developmental disabilities. Key responsibilities include crisis response, vital sign monitoring, hygiene support, and infection control. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

Requirements

High school and specialized training for licensing/certification(s)
Experience facilitating groups with Mental Health patients
One year of experience; within a correctional/detention facility preferred
Current (and must maintain) unrestricted Psychiatric Technician license in state of practice
Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS certification through AHA
Current (and must maintain) lifesaving ACLS certification through AHA
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

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