Bay Area Community Services (BACS) · 4 months ago
Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
Oakland, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$40/hr - $40/hrBay Area Community Services (BACS) is a non-profit agency focused on providing mental health and social services. They are seeking Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (LPT) to work in community behavioral health and crisis treatment programs, providing medical case management and support to homeless individuals.
Health CareHomeless ShelterResidential
Responsibilities
Triage participants at intake/assessment and throughout respite stay
Administer psychotropic medication injections, order medications, and coordinate with the treatment team
Support participants and treatment team with access to refills acting as a liaison between pharmacies and insurance
Provide support, education, and medical information to staff, participants, caregivers, and family
Aid participants in understanding their medical needs and help them plan for coordination of care with PCPs
Document all participants’ treatment and interactions accurately and completely
Establish a harmonious and collaborative working relationship with the participant and treatment team
Embrace diversity in all aspects and work positively using a teamwork approach
Develop procedures for monitoring participants on antipsychotic medications
Qualification
Required
LVN or LPT certification from accredited nursing school and current CA license
Demonstrated flexibility, creativity, and ability to make independent decisions and exercise good judgment
Background and experience in mental health
Valid California driver's license, personal vehicle, and proof of personal vehicle insurance coverage
DMV printout required
Preferred
Bilingual English and Spanish desirable
Benefits
Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children.
32 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure, includes your birthday off.
Clinical supervision hours towards licensure*
3% differential for specified language fluency.
403b with BACS matching contribution after one year of service
One month PAID sabbatical after 4 Years – not charging PTO.
Significant internal growth opportunities.
Company
Bay Area Community Services (BACS)
BACS breaks the mental health, housing, and community barriers that hold people back.
Founded in 1953
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jonathan Russell
Chief Strategy and Impact Officer
Jovan Yglecias, LMFT
Chief Program Officer
Recent News
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