Psychiatric Technician

About This Role

Providing direct care, behavioral support, and daily living assistance to individuals with mental illness, emotional disorders, and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a supportive living environment is the core of this Psychiatric Technician role. The Psych Tech works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to promote client safety, recovery, and quality of life in alignment with each individual’s person-centered plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and behavioral support to clients in accordance with individualized treatment and behavior support plans
• Monitor and document client behavior, mood, and physical condition, and report significant changes to the supervising behaviorist or Health Director
• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and community participation
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and structured living environment consistent with client needs and regulatory requirements
• Implement behavioral intervention strategies as directed by the supervising behaviorist
• Accurately complete required documentation, including T-Logs, incident reports, and medication-related records
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, care conferences, and required training
• Adhere to all applicable federal, state, and organizational policies, including HIPAA and client rights regulations

Requirements

• Active California Registered Psychiatric Technician (RPT) license in good standing
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Strong observational, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

• Experience working with individuals with IDD, mental illness, or co-occurring conditions

Important Details

• Supervisory Oversight: Works under the clinical direction of the supervising behaviorist and the administrative oversight of the Health Director