Crisis Intervention Tech – Psychiatric Safety

California Correctional Health Care Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) at California State Prison, Sacramento. The role provides essential nursing and psychiatric care within a correctional health setting, collaborating with the care team to support inmate well-being.

As a designated CIT member, you respond to crises near housing units, delivering timely intervention and coordinating with nurses, custody staff, and psychiatry to ensure safe, quality care.

Qualifications

• Active Psychiatric Technician license or equivalent in California.
• Ability to work in a correctional health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, organize and provide basic nursing and behavioral/psychiatric care.
• Serve as a designated member of the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT).
• Respond to CIT events with on-site assessment and intervention.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care.

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) at California State Prison, Sacramento. The role provides essential nursing and psychiatric care within a correctional health setting, collaborating with the care team to support inmate well-being.

As a designated CIT member, you respond to crises near housing units, delivering timely intervention and coordinating with nurses, custody staff, and psychiatry to ensure safe, quality care.