PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 65,207 - 83,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: health, dental, vision,

Pension retirement with 457/401(k)

License reimbursement

Commuter reimbursement programs

Free parking

Job summary

The California Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is accepting applications for multiple Permanent Full‑Time Psychiatric Technicians (Safety) at the Coalinga facility. The role combines custody duties with wellness and psychiatric nursing care to support patient rehabilitation and recovery in a secure, structured environment.

Ideal candidates will participate in wellness initiatives, provide basic psychiatric care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote stability and

Qualifications

• Must be able to promote Wellness and Recovery and provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care.
• Custody responsibilities are part of the role and support rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities

• Promote Wellness and Recovery and provide basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care.
• Perform custody duties as part of the safety-focused responsibilities.
• Facilitate rehabilitation of patients within the care setting.

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-524283

Position #: 437-000-8253-XXX

Working Title: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Classification: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Salary Ranges:

• $5,843.00 - $6,797.00 S
• $6,040.00 - $7,203.00 T
• $6,261.00 - $7,466.00 U

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Fresno County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Coalinga

Job Description and Duties

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Permanent Full‑Time Psychiatric Technicians (Safety) positions. Under general direction, Psychiatric Technicians, in addition to their custody responsibilities, promote and implement principles of Wellness and Recovery, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected through their attitude, knowledge, and performance to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients.

Benefits

• Work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment
• Entry level opportunity in the State of California
• Annual merit based raises
• Special retention pay
• License reimbursement
• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, pension retirement with options of 457 and 401(k) supplemental retirement plans
• Lower cost of living by 3 times compared to other California locations
• Small town feel with grade schools and college nearby
• Short commute to neighboring cities (Fresno, Morro Bay, San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, Madera)
• Multiple commuter reimbursement programs and free parking