PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

California Department of Developmental Services; California; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

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Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The California Department of Developmental Services seeks a dedicated Psychiatric Technician for the STAR homes in Solano County. This in-office role provides direct care, behavioral training, and nursing support to individuals with developmental disabilities in a 24/7 residential setting.

Candidates must hold a valid Psychiatric Technician license and be prepared for mandatory trainings, background checks, and drug screening.

Formación

• Possess a valid Psychiatric Technician license.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Residency in California may be required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide on-site direct care and training to STAR consumers.
• Participate in recreational activities and maintain safety.
• Cross-train community home staff or family for continuity of care.

Conocimientos

Direct care

Behavioral training

Nursing care

Cross-training

Educación

Psychiatric Technician License

Descripción del empleo

Work Location:

Solano County

Job Description And Duties

At the Department of Developmental Services (Department) State-Operated Facilities Division (SOFD), we are always looking for innovating approaches to meet evolving needs of our staff and consumers. The Stabilization Training Assistance Re-Integration (STAR) homes are staffed 24/7 and provide individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities experiencing an acute crisis, to live and learn in an environment that will enable them to successfully return home or transition to less restrictive living settings in the community. The staff within the home strive to empower individuals through person centered approaches to lead self-determined lives. STAR currently provides assistance to adolescents (11-17 years old) and adults (18 years of age and older) who are receiving regional center services. The STAR homes are four to five bed homes in community settings (Vacaville, Springville, and Costa Mesa). If you are looking for a job that allows you to make positive impact on individuals, the STAR homes will be a great place to work. We are seeking individuals that will engage individuals with a wide range of interests, while modeling safe and healthy living behaviors in a home environment. The Psychiatric Technician (PT) provides general behavioral training and psychiatric nursing care to STAR consumers. The PT will perform on-site direct care, training, and participate in recreational activities with consumers. The PT will provide cross-training to the consumer’s community home staff or family to maintain a continuity of care. PT will be responsible for maintaining credentials in required or a Psychiatric Technician license and attend required trainings. Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave Program. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

On-going interaction with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or severe psychiatric and behavioral conditions at STAR residence and community activities. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Work may include planned and scheduled travel with possible over-night stays. May be required to work mandatory overtime and/or at various sites as needed to meet staffing requirements, including extended hours and/or varying shifts. Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Job Code #

JC-519778

Position #(s)

472-712-8232-XXX

Working Title

Psychiatric Technician

Classification

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

$5,843.00 - $6,797.00 S

$6,040.00 - $7,203.00 T

$6,261.00 - $7,466.00 U

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

# of Positions

Multiple

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Please direct questions to

[e-mail]

Department Website

http://www.dds.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Psychiatric Technician License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Possess a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certificate within 12 months of employment. In order to acquire your RBT certificate, you must provide a copy of a high school diploma or verification of completion of high school equivalent.

Possess a valid Psychiatric Technician license, issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.

It is the applicant responsibility to submit verification and/or proof of a valid license and/or certification.

Upon appointment, must successfully complete competency-based Direct Support Professional training I and II, or pass the challenge test, prior to or within one year of employment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of: Cultural sensitivity for the population being served, positive behavioral supports, trauma informed care, coaching skills training, person centered practices, and how to utilize less restrictive techniques to address behavioral issue. Possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. At least six months’ prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities who have challenging behavior service needs is highly preferred.

Ability to: Work with individuals with developmental disabilities (e.g. autistic spectrum disorder, intellectual disability) and severe behavioral (e.g. aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and elopement) and psychiatric conditions and symptoms (e.g. psychosis, mood disorders, PTSD, and suicidal ideation); lift 50 pounds without assistance, perform and be competent in self-defense and hands-on intervention training, including two-person wall containment with resistive individuals; and complete all required trainings

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit Eligibility May Be Based On Job Classification, Bargaining Unit, Time Base And Length Of Appointment. Additional Benefits May Also Be Outlined For Specific Bargaining Units In Employee Collective Bargaining Contracts. For More Information, Please Visit The Links Below:

State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact

Aira Dandoy

[phone]

[e-mail]

EEO Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.