Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Inpatient Lead

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

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Napa is seeking a Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) for Program 2 in Napa County. Position is full-time, permanent, in-office with a focus on safety and patient care within a high-acuity psychiatric setting.

The role requires strong nursing process skills, rapid analysis of behavioral and medical emergencies, and collaboration with the treatment team, Unit Supervisors and clinics to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• List eligibility is required to apply and is separate from vacancy.
• SPT EXAM LINK: CalCareers

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of the nursing process and ability to analyze and respond to behavioral and medical emergencies.
• Communicate effectively with treatment team, Unit Supervisor, clinics and other departments to meet patient needs.
• Must be able to quickly analyze and respond to emergencies.

Job description

California Department of State Hospitals – Napa is seeking a Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) for Program 2 in Napa County. Position is full-time, permanent, in-office with a focus on safety and patient care within a high-acuity psychiatric setting.

The role requires strong nursing process skills, rapid analysis of behavioral and medical emergencies, and collaboration with the treatment team, Unit Supervisors and clinics to meet patient needs.