PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

California Department of Developmental Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a Psychiatric Technician (PT) to work at STAR homes across Vacaville, Springville, and Costa Mesa. This role provides essential psychiatric nursing care and behavioral training to individuals with developmental disabilities in acute crises.

Applicants should have a valid California Psychiatric Technician license and a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certificate. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid California Psychiatric Technician license issued by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certificate within 12 months of employment; provide high school verification for RBT.
• Valid California driver’s license; provide license number and expiration date.
• Pass drug screening, background investigation, and medical clearance prior to employment.
• Minimum of six months direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general behavioral training and psychiatric nursing care to STAR consumers.
• Provide on-site direct care, training, and participate in recreational activities.
• Cross-train community home staff or family members to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Behavioral training

Psychiatric nursing care

Direct care

Education

Valid California Psychiatric Technician license

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certification

Tools

California driver’s license

Job description

Position Overview

The Department of Developmental Services is hiring a Psychiatric Technician (PT) to staff Stabilization Training Assistance Re-Integration (STAR) homes located in Vacaville, Springville, and Costa Mesa. The PT provides psychiatric nursing care, behavioral training, and direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are experiencing acute crises.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general behavioral training and psychiatric nursing care to STAR consumers.
• Provide on‑site direct care, training, and participate in recreational activities.
• Cross‑train community home staff or family members to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain required credentials, including a valid Psychiatric Technician license, and attend required trainings.
• Support consumers in achieving self‑determined lives through person‑centered approaches.

Qualifications

• Valid California Psychiatric Technician license issued by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) certificate within 12 months of employment; provide high school verification for RBT.
• Valid California driver’s license; provide license number and expiration date.
• Pass drug screening, background investigation, and medical clearance prior to employment.
• Completion of Director Support Professional training I & II, or challenge test within one year of hire.
• Minimum of six months direct care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviors (preferred).

Benefits

As a state employee, you are eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits. Benefit eligibility depends on classification, bargaining unit, and length of appointment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer and affirms its commitment to a drug‑free workplace. All applicants receive consideration without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.