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Pays $32.79-$42.14/hr — Behavioral Health Tech market median is ~$49k (52 jobs)

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Adventist Health
Vallejo, California

Behavioral Health Technician (LPT)

Behavioral Health TechFull-Time
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Behavioral health tech (LPT) at Adventist Health Vallejo. $68K-$88K/year. Psychiatric care setting.

Join Adventist Health as a Behavioral Health Technician (LPT) – Psychiatric Care in Vallejo, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $32.79 - $42.14/hour.
  • Sign on bonus

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) – Psychiatric Care.

Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Technician delivers direct and indirect psychiatric care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include monitoring patient behavior, documenting clinical observations, facilitating therapeutic activities, and administering medications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) certification. Preferred qualifications include an Associate's degree and two years of experience in an acute or long-term mental healthcare setting.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Psychiatric carePatient data collectionTherapeutic communicationDe-escalation techniquesCrisis preventionMedication administrationIntake interviewsPatient safetyVital signs monitoringBehavioral healthNursing supportDocumentationPatient educationRoundingAggression management

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Behavioral Health Tech roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 52 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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About Adventist Health

Hospitals and Health Care
San Luis Obispo, California
201-500 employees
Website

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Sign on bonus

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