Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Bonus at Wellpath

Santa Barbara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental health support, Crisis response, Vital sign monitoring, Hygiene support, Infection control, Patient observation, First aid, Specimen collection, Behavioral emergency intervention, Patient care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

How you make a difference 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. Additional Details Full time day position at Santa Maria Jail and Full Time Night Position (with 5k bonus) at the Santa Barbara Jail Qualifications & Requirements EDUCATION High school and specialized training for licensing/certification(s) EXPERIENCE Experience facilitating groups with Mental Health patients One year of experience; within a correctional/detention facility preferred LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS 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 Key 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 You Matter • Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides essential mental health support and direct patient care within correctional or behavioral health environments. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, responding to behavioral emergencies, and ensuring patient hygiene and safety.