PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk seeks a Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) for permanent, full-time work in-office. Responsibilities include basic nursing care, crisis response, reporting health changes, and enforcing safety and security measures.

New to State candidates enter at the minimum salary; CNA licensure is required. Final filing date is 10/9/2026. Apply electronically via CalCareer, with eligibility via list or transfer where applicable.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and valid CNA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic general and psychiatric nursing care to patients.
• Demonstrate and exercise skills in crisis identification and response.
• Report significant changes in behavior or health status to appropriate staff.
• Observe safety and security measures and assist in security functions.

Skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

CNA licensure

Job description

Job Posting:Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) - Hospital Wide - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Department of State Hospitals

JC-533713

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

$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: 10/9/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk. We are accepting applications for Permanent/Fulltime Psychiatric Technician Assistant(Safety) positions.

ALL sections of the application must be completed . For each employment history entry, be sure to include the Dates of Employment, Job Title, Company Name, Job Duties, and Number of Hours Worked Per Week (if hours vary, please enter an average, a range, or a best estimate; this field should contain numbers only)

Incumbents provide a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients; demonstrate and exercise skills in identification and response to crisis management; report significant changes in behavior or health status to appropriate staff; and observe safety and security measures and assist in security functions. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, ability to problem solve, and good communication skills.

Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility.

TRAINING EXPECTATIONS: If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).

ELIGIBILITY EXAM INFORMATION : To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and valid CNA licensure.

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

Classification

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY) $3,201.00 - $4,360.00 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

Telework: In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

DSH - Metropolitan

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

• 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 CA Certified Nursing Assistant License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to hiring.

Eligibility and Transfer

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [e-mail]. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Multiple eateries within walking distance

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

Human Resources Contact:
HR-Selection Services Unit
[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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.