PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

State of California invites applications for the Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) at Metropolitan State Hospital. This intermittent, hourly‑part‑time role supports general and psychiatric nursing tasks and requires a current CNA license and ability to work in any unit or shift.

Openings across multiple units; eligibility includes background, drug, and medical clearance. Salary ranges from $3,201 to $4,360 per month, with benefits for permanent/intermittent staff and opportunities to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Incumbents provide a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients.
• Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility.

Skills

CNA License

Education

12th grade equivalency

CNA licensure

Job description

Job Posting: Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) - CSO/Registry - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Department of State Hospitals

JC-535083

Salary

$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

11/1/2026

Work Hours

Positions are Intermittent, NOT Full-time. Intermittent positions are hourly part-time positions and working hours may not exceed 1500 hours per calendar year. Permanent/Intermittent employees can still receive State health and retirement benefits.

Interviews

Interviews will NOT be conducted for this recruitment. Conditional Job Offers will be made to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility and satisfactory references. Candidates must have a current and active CNA License with no Disciplinary Actions.

Responsibilities

Incumbents provide a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Background & Screening Requirements

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

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

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).

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

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.

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.

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

*Multiple eateries within walking distance