Psychiatric Technician Apprentice - 21 Month Path

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

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.