Mental Health - Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Mental Health - Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Location:

Soledad, CA Pay: $2,350/week Contract Length: 26 weeks, with extensions available

Schedule:

Full-time contract Care Career is seeking an experienced Licensed Psychiatric Technician for a 26-week contract opportunity in a correctional healthcare setting in Soledad, CA. Extensions may be available based on facility need and provider performance. This role provides mental health and basic nursing support to adult patients in a secure facility setting. The LPT will work as part of the onsite healthcare team to support patient care, medication administration, documentation, and monitoring of patients with behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care and behavioral health support in a correctional healthcare setting
• Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, mood, safety, or medical/mental health status
• Assist with crisis response, suicide risk monitoring, and patient observation as directed
• Complete accurate and timely documentation
• Communicate patient concerns to nursing, mental health, and medical staff
• Follow all facility policies, safety procedures, and professional boundaries
• Work collaboratively with custody and healthcare teams

Requirements:

• Active California Licensed Psychiatric Technician license
• Minimum 12 months of recent LPT experience preferred
• Current BLS certification preferred or required by facility
• Ability to work in a correctional/secure healthcare environment
• Must be able to complete required onboarding, background clearance, and facility compliance requirements
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient care skills

Preferred Experience:

• Correctional healthcare
• Behavioral health or psychiatric care
• Crisis intervention
• Substance use or co-occurring disorders
• High-acuity or secure treatment settings

Compensation:
This position pays $2,350 per week. Care Career partners with healthcare facilities to connect qualified clinicians and healthcare professionals with meaningful contract opportunities. This is a strong opportunity for an LPT who is comfortable working in a structured setting and supporting an underserved patient population.

City Soledad State CA Zip Code 93960