Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - California State Prison - Los Angeles County (LAC)

State of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Technician to provide essential nursing and psychiatric care in a correctional setting. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with healthcare teams, ensuring that patients receive timely and appropriate care. The role emphasizes adherence to policies and regulations while delivering compassionate support to individuals in need. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician required.
• Applicants must obtain the license before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing and psychiatric care to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure timely care.

Skills

Psychiatric Care

Nursing Skills

Behavioral Health

Education

Valid Psychiatric Technician License

Completion of Required Curriculum

Job description

Job Posting: Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - California State Prison - Los Angeles County (LAC)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-477012 - Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - California State Prison - Los Angeles County (LAC)

Final Filing Date: 5/20/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (using your CalCareer Account), Mail, Drop-off

Position Overview

Under supervision, the Psychiatric Technician (Safety) provides basic nursing, behavioral, and psychiatric care to patients in correctional settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure timely and appropriate care, following policies, procedures, and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE.
• Applicants within four months of completing the required curriculum may apply but must obtain the license before appointment.

Additional Information

This is a part-time, permanent position at California State Prison, Los Angeles County in Lancaster, CA, working 24 hours per week. Salary ranges from $3,573 to $4,569 monthly.

Application Process

Complete and submit your application via CalCareers by the final filing date, including all required documents. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Contact

For questions, contact Corrine Correll at [phone] ext: 5168 or via email at [e-mail].