Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
About The Position
The Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) is a key member of the care team within WEA’s Indio Crisis Walk-In Center (CWI), providing direct, compassionate support to youth, adults, and families experiencing behavioral health crises. Working in a fast-paced, walk-in crisis setting, the LPT supports emotional regulation, symptom stabilization, and patient safety through observation, therapeutic engagement, and collaboration with clinical staff. This role contributes to maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive care environment while assisting with clinical interventions and medication-related support. The LPT works closely with nurses, behavioral health providers, peer support specialists, and prescribers to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. This role is ideal for individuals who are calm under pressure, skilled in de-escalation, and committed to supporting individuals through moments of acute distress.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted California Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) license.
- Experience providing direct care in behavioral health, psychiatric, or related settings.
- Strong observation, de-escalation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
- Commitment to patient-centered, recovery-oriented care.
- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts within minimum expectations for daytime, overnight, weekend, and holiday availability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in crisis settings, CWIC, CSU, inpatient psychiatry, ED, or community behavioral health programs.
- Experience working with youth and/or family systems.
- Experience supporting individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
- CPI, MAB, SAMA, or equivalent certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred).
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs).
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and continuous support to individuals experiencing acute behavioral health symptoms.
- Assist in de-escalation, emotional regulation, and behavior management in collaboration with clinical staff.
- Monitor patient safety and well-being, including behavioral observations, vital signs, and comfort needs.
- Support implementation of stabilization interventions and therapeutic activities.
- Engage youth, adults, and families in supportive, recovery-oriented interactions.
- Encourage family involvement when appropriate to support care and transitions.
- Administer prescribed medications in accordance with scope of practice and program protocols.
- Observe and document medication responses, side effects, and changes in condition.
- Collaborate with RNs and prescribers to support safe medication management.
- Support individuals experiencing substance use challenges, including monitoring early withdrawal symptoms and promoting harm-reduction approaches.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment within the crisis setting.
- Conduct routine safety checks and support environmental safety protocols.
- Respond to behavioral escalations using approved de-escalation techniques.
- Assist with crisis interventions and safety planning as directed by clinical staff.
- Work closely with RNs, behavioral health providers, peer support specialists, and case managers.
- Participate in team huddles, care planning discussions, and shift coordination.
- Communicate patient status changes and safety concerns promptly to the care team.
- Support transitions of care, including warm handoffs to community providers.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, medications, and safety checks.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and team members.
- Support continuity of care through consistent and professional information sharing.
- Participate in ongoing training related to crisis care, de-escalation, and behavioral health support.
- Contribute to a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Perform additional duties as needed to support site operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare coverage, paid time off, and shareholder/equity options.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
