PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental, vision)

Pension retirement with 457/401k

In-office work in Fresno County

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals seeks a Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety) for a 9-month limited-term, full-time position at the Coalinga facility. The role supports custody staff and delivers basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to forensic patients in a secure unit.

Under supervision, the incumbent promotes Wellness and Recovery principles and contributes to rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed staff in providing custody services and basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to forensic patients.

Job description

Working Title

Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

Classification

PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532625

Position #(s): 437-000-8254-XXX

Working Title: Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

Classification: PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Salary: $3,560.00 - $4,440.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Fresno County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 9 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

Job Description And Duties

We Are Hiring for Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety)! ($3,560 - $4,440 Monthly)

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Limited Term Fulltime Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety) positions. These positions are temporary, made for a period not to exceed 9 months. Under general direction, the incumbent will assist licensed staff in providing custody services and basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to the forensic patients. In addition to their custody responsibilities, they promote and implement principles of Wellness and Recovery, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected through their attitude, knowledge, and performance to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients.

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

• A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment-
• Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer-
• Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans-
• 3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California cities-
• Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college-
• Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few-
• Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking-

All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides paid leave options (PLO) leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU that represents this position is BU18 and is represented by California Association of Psychiatric Technicians (CAPT). The expected salary reduction will be 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue 5 hours of PLP each qualifying pay period. Incumbents will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027. Positions with time bases that are less than full-time will receive a prorated accrual of PLP that’s based on number of hours worked during the pay period.

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov