SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals Metropolitan State Hospital in Los Angeles County seeks a Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) for a 12-month limited-term, full-time role. The incumbent will administer care to forensic patients, assist in planning and evaluating nursing care, and support rehabilitation efforts in a structured unit.

Under supervision, responsibilities include directing staff during shifts and replacing supervisors as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE.
• One year of experience performing the duties of a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) or Psychiatric Technician in a California State hospital or developmental center.

Responsibilities

• Administer care to forensic patients under supervision, and assist in planning and evaluating nursing care.
• Provide basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to rehabilitate clients.
• May direct work of other employees during an eight-hour shift and relieve the supervisor when required.

Job description

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Program III - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-505

Job Details

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Job Code #: JC-536738

Position #(s): 487-032-8252-XXX

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Salary

$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.

Job Description and Duties

Position is Limited-Term for 12 months. This position may be terminated at any time or may become Permanent at a later date.

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.

Program III is seeking highly motivated candidates for the position of Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), Limited-Term/Full-Time. Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor (US) or Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN), incumbents administer care to forensic patients; assist in planning and evaluation of nursing care; provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected to facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients. Incumbents may also be responsible for directing the work of other employees during an eight-hour shift of an organized nursing unit, and for relieving the US or SRN as required. Candidates must have excellent organization skills, ability to problem solve, and have good communication skills. Experience with computer systems is desired. Qualities sought are the ability to work well with others, good mediation skills, and a committment to providing good leadership and direction.

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

Training Expectations

If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).

Eligibility Examinations

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. and One year of experience performing the duties of a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) or Psychiatric Technician in a California State hospital or developmental center.

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).

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