Behavioral Health Technician (LPT) | Per Diem | Psychiatric ICU I

11 days ago
Vallejo, California$68K - $89KPer Diem / PRNPsychiatric Care

Job Description

About the Role

Join Adventist Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Per Diem, ICU in United States. For more than 30 years, Adventist Health Vallejo has been helping people of all ages reach their fullest potential. We are comprised of a freestanding 61-bed facility with short-term psychiatric care for children, adolescents and adults.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide partial hospitalization programs for adults.
  • provide many local opportunities for exploring.

Requirements

  • High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
  • Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
  • Two years' experience in acute or long
  • term mental healthcare hospital: Preferred Licenses/Certifications:

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $68K - $89K

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Adventist Health as a Behavioral Health Technician – Per Diem, ICU.

Key Skills

Psychiatric CareDirect Patient CareData CollectionAge Related InterventionsTherapeutic CommunicationDe-escalation TechniquesRestraint InterventionsPatient MonitoringMedication AdministrationIntake InterviewsPatient SafetyBehavioral ObservationRN CollaborationPatient TeachingDischarge ProcessingAdmissions Processing
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Technician (LPT) | Per Diem | Psychiatric ICU I at Adventist Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatric Care physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatric Care — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatric Care position at Adventist Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Adventist Health lists compensation for this physician position at $68k to $89k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Vallejo, California.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Care, Direct Patient Care, Data Collection, Age Related Interventions, Therapeutic Communication, De-escalation Techniques, Restraint Interventions, Patient Monitoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatric Care role.

Core responsibilities: The technician delivers direct and indirect care to psychiatric patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, meeting patient care needs through data collection and age-appropriate interventions. This role involves assisting with therapeutic activities, using de-escalation techniques, and mana...

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About Adventist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Luis Obispo, California
2-5
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

11d ago

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