PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

State of California; California; Sur place; USD 36 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of California, Canyon Springs Community State Facility, seeks a PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT to provide basic and general behavioral training and nursing care in a residential setting. You will follow guidelines, maintain a safe therapeutic environment, and ensure privacy and dignity for individuals.

Eligible for weekends and holidays; overtime and float to other worksites may be required. The role requires CNAs certification and compliance with background checks, medical clearance,

Qualifications

• Provide basic and general behavioral training.
• Provide general nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Follow established guidelines, standards, and regulations.

Responsabilités

• Follow safe practices to maintain a safe environment.
• Work overtime and various shifts; may float to other worksites.
• Weekend and holiday shifts may be required.

Connaissances

Basic caregiving

Behavioral training

Nursing support

Formation

Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate

Description du poste

Job Posting:PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility

JC-535908 -

JC-535908 - PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

$3,201.00 - $4,360.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Provides basic and general behavioral training and general nursing care to individual with developmental disability in a residential setting following established guidelines, standards, policies, procedures and federal and state licensing regulations.

This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others, demonstrate good judgment, and maintain consistent, regular and reliable attendance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Follow safe practices, and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment which ensures respect, and dignity; and protects privacy rights, confidentiality and physical/emotional wellbeing of all individuals. Must be able to work overtime and various shifts as well as float to other worksites. Will be required to work weekends and holidays.

Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

• PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: In Office

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Canyon Springs is located in Riverside County in Cathedral City, 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include but are not limited to golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, rock climbing, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home.

Facility Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov/CanyonSprings/Index.cfm

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

• 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(n) Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, 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:

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

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Larry Beasley
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

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.

The Department of Developmental Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification, to take the examination and obtain list eligibility please click the link to take the online exam

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.