Behavioral Health Technician (LPT)

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United States$42.79/hrFull TimeBehavioral Health Technician

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Adventist Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (LPT) 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

  • Hourly rate: $42.79/hr.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Adventist Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (LPT).

Key Skills

De-escalation TechniquesTherapeutic CommunicationPatient Data CollectionMedication AdministrationPsychiatric Nursing CarePatient MonitoringIntake InterviewingCrisis InterventionVital Signs MonitoringPatient Education
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Position Insights

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine 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

This position also offers production-based compensation: $43 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: De-escalation Techniques, Therapeutic Communication, Patient Data Collection, Medication Administration, Psychiatric Nursing Care, Patient Monitoring, Intake Interviewing, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provides direct and indirect psychiatric care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, administering medications, and implementing therapeutic interventions.

Benefits package: Comprehensive Benefits Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Adventist Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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