PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

California Department of State Hospitals; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Napa is seeking Psychiatric Technician Apprentices to join the PT Apprenticeship Program (PTAP). You will learn to provide care to California's most vulnerable population under the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC).

Applicants must be eligible for enrollment in an accredited Psychiatric Technician Training Program (PTTP), have a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent, and obtain CNA certification prior to enrollment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Eligibility for enrollment in an accredited Psychiatric Technician Training Program (PTTP) demonstrated by entrance exams.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care as part of the PT Apprenticeship Program to learn skills for California's psychiatric facilities.
• Complete the 21‑month PTAP including mandatory CNA prerequisites and travel during clinical rotations.

Skills

Travel willingness

Program readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Eligibility for PTTP enrollment

Job description

Working Title

DSH-Napa Psychiatric Technician Apprentice

Classification

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536683

Position #(s): 480-316-8229-001 480-316-8229-003 480-316-8229-002

Salary

$2,930.00 - $3,596.00 A
$2,993.00 - $3,708.00 B
$3,102.00 - $3,852.00 C
$3,222.00 - $4,168.00 D
$3,346.00 - $4,168.00 E
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

Napa County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Job Description And Duties

The Department of State Hospitals Napa (DSH-Napa) is looking for PT Apprentices to join our PT Apprenticeship Program (PTAP) where you will learn to provide care to California's most vulnerable population. The PTAP is sponsored by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) - with members from both the union and the state.

To enter the PTAP, candidates must have eligibility for enrollment in an accredited Psychiatric Technician Training Program (PTTP) as evidenced by passage of the required entrance examinations. Candidates must also have graduated from high school within the United States or equivalency. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide an evaluation of their foreign education as to what it represents in terms of U.S. school equivalency.

Applications will be pre-screened and must have passed the exam and meet the requirements with Napa Valley College to apply for DSH-Napa Psychiatric Technician Program. The duration of the program is estimated to take 21 months to complete and includes mandatory participation in the C.N.A. Program. It is a pre-requisite for all PT Apprentices to be certified as nursing assistants (C.N.A.) prior to enrollment in the PT Fast Track Program. The PT Fast Track Program is a 50.5-unit course taking 12 months through Napa Valley College. This is an accredited course through the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).

The PT Apprentice will be required to work 3,000 on the job training hours during this 21-month period. Travel to other facilities will be a requirement during clinical rotation. Travel fees will not be reimbursed by the state or Napa Valley College.

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

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