PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,653 - 102,381; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of State Hospitals is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Instructor to provide training and supervision for Psychiatric Technician Assistants at Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County. The role involves conducting nursing classes, training in Therapeutic Strategies, and delivering CPR classes.

Ideal candidates must possess eligibility through civil service status or by passing an examination. This is a permanent, full-time position with salary ranging from $6,331 to $9,174 monthly.

Qualifications

• Permanent civil service status or reachable on an employment list is required.
• Must have eligibility for a Training and Development assignment to apply.
• Responsible for training Psychiatric Technician Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and supervision to Psychiatric Technician Assistants.
• Conduct nursing classes and hospital orientation.
• Conduct emergency drills on patient care units.

Skills

Training and supervision

Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI)

Conducting CPR classes

Nursing education

Education

Eligibility by way of civil service status or exam

Job description

Classification

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-518318

Position #(s): 487-547-8226-XXX

Working Title: Psychiatric Technician Instructor-Nursing Education-Metropolitan State Hospital-25-Various

Classification: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR

Salary: $6,331.00 - $9,174.00

Number of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description and Duties

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL – Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of each month, and selections can be made; however, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

Under the direction of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN)/Director of Staff Development (DSD), the Psychiatric Technician Instructor will provide training and supervision to Psychiatric Technician Assistants and Psychiatric Technician Students in a training course designed to prepare them as Psychiatric Technicians.

Responsibilities include training all disciplines in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI), conducting non‑medical/surgical nursing classes, providing hospital orientation for affiliated schools and colleges, conducting CPR classes, and conducting emergency drills on the patient care units.

Note: Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). To ensure that your application will be considered for a T&D assignment in this recruitment, you must complete the STD 678 employment application in its entirety and include “Training & Development” in the job title section of the application.

Eligibility Examination

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. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

Click here to take the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2539

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

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH‑Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds and is located within a security perimeter.

The commitment categories of patients treated include Lanterman‑Petris‑Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Sections 2964/2972/2974), and Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

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

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