Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) — Mental Health Lead

California Correctional Health Care Services; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi is seeking a Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) to oversee the mental health service line. Under supervision, you plan, assign, train, and evaluate Psychiatric Technicians and other staff to ensure quality care.

The role involves implementing policies, supporting the Complete Care Model, and delivering safe, humane treatment within a secure facility. Strong leadership and collaboration with clinical teams are essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning, assigning, training, and evaluating the work of Psychiatric Technicians (Safety) and other assigned staff in a mental health service line delivery area.
• Disseminates, and implements policies and procedures, and ensures the continuity of quality patient care.
• May be assigned the most difficult or complex patients in a therapy program. Actively participates in and supports the Complete Care Model.

Job description

California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi is seeking a Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) to oversee the mental health service line. Under supervision, you plan, assign, train, and evaluate Psychiatric Technicians and other staff to ensure quality care.

The role involves implementing policies, supporting the Complete Care Model, and delivering safe, humane treatment within a secure facility. Strong leadership and collaboration with clinical teams are essential.