Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Forensic Unit Lead

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

Job summary

The California Department of State Hospitals – Patton in San Bernardino County is hiring for a Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) as a permanent, full‑time position. The role supervises care staff in a forensic unit and delivers basic nursing duties under unit supervision, with shift changes based on needs.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership, teamwork, organizational skills, and the ability to document care and reports in accordance with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership, teamwork and strong communication.
• Ability to write reports, schedule tasks and supervise nursing staff.
• Understanding of hospital policies and procedures and commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the work and development of level of care staff in a forensic unit.
• Provide basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to patients.
• Monitor documentation and ensure completion to standards of practice.

Job description

The California Department of State Hospitals – Patton in San Bernardino County is hiring for a Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) as a permanent, full‑time position. The role supervises care staff in a forensic unit and delivers basic nursing duties under unit supervision, with shift changes based on needs.

Ideal candidates demonstrate leadership, teamwork, organizational skills, and the ability to document care and reports in accordance with hospital policies.