SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 6,600 - 8,700; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals seeks a Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) for Coalinga State Hospital in Fresno County. The role directs nursing staff during an 8-hour shift, provides direct psychiatric care, and supports physicians in treatment plans.

The position is a 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time, located in Fresno County with in-office telework restrictions. Salary ranges are published for multiple salary steps on the classified scale.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients as directed.
• Direct the work of an 8-hour shift or an organized nursing unit; relieve unit supervisors as required.
• Assist physicians as directed; provide general psychiatric nursing care to patients.

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531402

Position #(s): 437-000-8252-XXX

Working Title: Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

Classification: SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

$6,638.00 - $7,730.00 S

$6,927.00 - $8,320.00 T

$7,237.00 - $8,733.00 U

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: Fresno County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

Job Description And Duties

This position is for Coalinga State Hospital.

The Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) provides direction to nursing personnel and is responsible for directing the work of an 8-hour shift or an organized nursing unit; and relieves unit supervisors as required. Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) is responsible for providing direct nursing care, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients’ providing direction to other personnel who assist them in providing such care; assisting physicians as directed; providing general psychiatric nursing care to patients; and participate in the overall psychiatric treatment program.

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.

Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov