Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) – Youth & Adult Crisis (CWI) Part Time / Per Diem

Description

Role Highlights 

• Location: Indio, CA (On-Site) 
• Compensation (Hourly Rate): $43 - $61
• Schedule & Shift Differential
• Sunday shifts (day or night) are Mandatory for Part Time and strongly preferred for Per Diem
• Additional shifts available Monday–Saturday 
• Night differential: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM - $4/hour
• Weekend differential: Saturday & Sunday - $3/hour

About WEA

Wellness Equity Alliance is a national multidisciplinary health organization that designs and delivers integrated, community-based care for populations most impacted by health inequities. We do this through mobile and field-based models, providing medical care, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, harm reduction, and care coordination in nontraditional settings such as encampments, schools, reentry sites, and rural communities as well as with sovereign tribal nations. Grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and data-driven practices, WEA combines clinical expertise, lived experience, and advanced population health analytics to reduce barriers to care, improve continuity, and strengthen local systems. We have partnered with more than 60 public agencies, managed care plans, and community-based organizations across the U.S. to implement scalable, sustainable programs that are advancing health equity and improving outcomes for historically marginalized populations

We are known as Renegades, Rebels, Disruptors and Dreamers. If that sounds like you  we want you on our team.

Indio Crisis Walk-in Center

WEA’s Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC), located on the behavioral health campus of Riverside University Health System in Indio, CA, offers 24/7 walk-in, voluntary crisis services for adults and children ages 5 and older. Designed to provide immediate, accessible care, the center serves up to 20 patients at a time, including both youth and adults.

Position Summary

The LPT is a key member of the care team, providing direct patient support, observation, and therapeutic engagement to individuals experiencing acute behavioral health crises.

Working closely with RNs, providers, and behavioral health staff, the LPT supports emotional regulation, safety, and stabilization in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Support & Observation:
  Provide continuous support, monitor patient safety, and complete behavioral observations and vital signs 
• Crisis Stabilization & De-escalation:
  Assist with emotional regulation, de-escalation, and behavior management using trauma-informed approaches 
• Medication Support:
  Administer medications within scope and monitor for response, side effects, and changes in condition 
• Milieu & Safety Management:
  Maintain a safe, structured environment; complete safety checks and support crisis interventions 
• Team Collaboration & Care Coordination:
  Communicate patient status, participate in team huddles, and support transitions of care 
• Documentation:
  Complete timely, accurate documentation of observations, interventions, and medications

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active California LPT license 
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, or related settings  
• Strong observation, de-escalation, and communication skills 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment 
• Availability for required Sunday shifts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in crisis, inpatient psych, ED, or community behavioral health 
• Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders 
• CPI, MAB, SAMA, or equivalent certification (or willingness to obtain) 
• Experience working with youth and families 
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The LPT must be able to:

• Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods in a behavioral health care setting
• Participate in de-escalation and safety interventions (as trained and appropriate)
• Lift up to 25 pounds and assist with patient movement as needed
• Work in a fast-paced environment with varying levels of behavioral and emotional intensity
• Maintain focus and effectiveness during high-pressure situations

Why Join WEA

• Flexible per diem scheduling with premium shifts available 
• Opportunity to work in a new, innovative crisis center
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment 
• Mission-driven work serving high-need communities