Psychiatric Technician Jobs

As a Psychiatric Technician, you play a vital role in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with mental health concerns. Your daily responsibilities may include assisting with therapy sessions, administering medications, conducting psychological assessments, and providing crisis intervention. The job market for psychiatric technicians is growing due to the increasing demand for mental health services. The average salary range is between $30,000 to $50,000 per year. To excel in this role, it's essential to have strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Understanding mental disorders and staying updated on treatment methods is crucial. Check out this article for more insights into the rewarding career of a Psychiatric Technician.

About this role

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) | Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

Job Duties: The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) ensures we are providing safe, effective, and compassionate responses to individuals during a mental crisis. The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will respond to calls from dispatch involving a mental health crisis in various settings. They will be required to travel to the location of the caller and provide crisis intervention services, including assessing and documenting holds. The Mobile Crisis Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) will also be responsible for the supervision of the Peer Specialist as part of the Mobile Response Team (MRT).

About the Mobile Response Team: The Crestwood Behavioral Health Mobile Response Team (MRT) provides community-based interventions for those experiencing a mental health crisis. Our team is available to deploy into the community to provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, and stabilization. The MRT is staffed by Licensed/Registered Mental Health Counselors and Peer Specialists who can provide services throughout Napa County including residences, parks, shelters, schools, and hospitals. The goal of MRT is to de-escalate the crisis and safely connect individuals with mental health care and resources.

Schedule:

Part-Time: Saturday & Sunday (9:00AM - 9:00PM)
On-Call

Qualifications:

Current licensure in California as an LVN or LPT
Current CA driver's license.
Previous experience in mental health nursing preferred.
Current CPR and first aid certifications.
Knowledge of DBT, WRAP and psychosocial rehabilitation principles preferred.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Sick Leave Buy Back
401(k) Retirement
Scholarship Program
Education Loan Assistance Program
Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
Competitive Pay
Paid Holidays
Service Awards
Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: Crestwood’s Crisis Stabilization Unit is a program that is based in a recovery-focused environment where children, adolescents and adults in crisis are welcomed into a calm, warm, compassionate environment so that they may be assessed and provided mental health stabilization services, medication evaluation, management and linkages to a wide-range of outpatient and inpatient mental health services.

The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range:

$34.50—$40 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to [email protected].

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About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood provides a complete range of behavioral healthcare services, from traditional psychiatric services to innovative recovery programs, geared towards community reintegration, building resiliency, and developing compassionate communities.

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