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title: 790 Psychiatric Technician
description: "## Psychiatric Technician (790) ##### Service Code Definition: A regional center shall classify a vendor as a psychiatric technician if the vendor: (A) Under medical direction, provides psychotherapeutical services; and (B) Possesses a valid psychiatric technician's license issued by the…"
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updated: "2026-07-07"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
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# 790 Psychiatric Technician

## Psychiatric Technician (790)

##### Service Code Definition:

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a psychiatric technician if the vendor:

(A) Under medical direction, provides psychotherapeutical services; and

(B) Possesses a valid psychiatric technician's license issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.