Psychiatric Technician

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

California retirement benefits (CalPES

Comprehensive health insurance

Robust 401(k) and 457(b)

License/certificates renewal reimburse

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking dedicated professionals to advance mental health care across California's correctional system.

As a Psychiatric Technician in one of our inpatient units, you will provide basic psychiatric and nursing care, observe patients, participate in treatment plan development, and maintain medical records, while supporting rehabilitation therapies. A BVNPTE license is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid BVNPTE license to practice.
• Provide basic psychiatric and nursing care.
• Observe patients and report significant changes.
• Assist in developing and updating treatment plans.
• Maintain patient medical records and documentation.
• Support rehabilitation therapy programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a basic level of psychiatric and general nursing care.
• Observe patients’ physical condition and behavior and report significant changes.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans.
• Update and maintain patients’ medical records.
• Assist rehabilitation therapists with occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs.

Skills

Basic nursing care

Patient observation

Treatment planning

Medical records management

Rehabilitation therapy support

Education

BVNPT license (BVNPTE)

Job description

Do you have a passion for advancing mental health care? California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)/California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking dedicated professionals, like you, to provide compassionate care to our diverse patient population.

$71,460 - $105,084 annual salary

Psychiatric Technicians providing care within one of our Psychiatric Inpatient Units receive an additional 15% Stipend of Base Pay

Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting, you will:

• Provide a basic level of psychiatric and general nursing care.
• Observe patients’ physical condition and behavior and report significant changes.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans.
• Update and maintain patients’ medical records.
• Assist rehabilitation therapists with occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs.

You must possess a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners (BVNPTE).

In return for your efforts, CCHCS/CDCR offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• State of California retirement that vests in five years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) savings plans
• Reimbursement for license and certificate renewals
• And much more

We currently have opportunities available throughout California, which means you’re sure to find the perfect fit.