Licensed Psychiatric Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current California licensure as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician; relevant licensure must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Acceptable driving record as determined by Agency policy.
• Proof of auto insurance meeting minimum coverage requirements.
• Ability to physically manage and/or de-escalate consumers or residents.
• Ability to practice physical intervention for consumer safety according to training and policy.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including frequent driving; standing and walking; upper-extremity fine motor activities and reaching; bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing; and occasional lifting and carrying of objects or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to use near vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to handle telephone calls, interact with consumers and co-workers, and perform job duties.
• Candidates receiving a conditional offer must satisfy a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health screen.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of successful licensure and experience preferred.
• DMH experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond in person to mental health crisis calls and provide timely support.
• Provide crisis stabilization and safety planning.
• Assess danger to self or others and write 51/50 holds as needed.
• Provide follow-up support.
• Lead care coordination and collaborate with the Peer Support Specialist to locate services such as hospitals, ambulances, and housing.
• Evaluate individuals in the field and take measures to ensure their safety, including evaluating the need for involuntary hospitalization.
• Use the Mobile Crisis Outreach Team van to respond to calls and drive frequently in the community, including with consumers.
• Maintain a physical presence in the office during shifts when not in the field.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete trainings required by the Agency and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Fill the agency van's gas tank as needed.