Psychiatric Technician, CF - Valley State Prison (VSP)

About the role

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility, Unit Supervisor (Safety), or Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), the Psychiatric Technician (PT) (Safety) organizes and provides a basic level of general nursing and behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients in accordance with the Mental Health Program Guide, policies and procedures, and regulations. Assists the Mental Health Care Team in managing the psychiatric care for patients in the Enhanced Outpatient Program (EOP). The PT (Safety), in collaboration with the Mental Health Care Team and the Primary Care Team (PCT), ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients. The PT (Safety) provides a basic level of general nursing and behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients under valid authorization by a provider’s order and the delegation and clinical direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), provides support to the health care team for daily clinic operations, and communicates effectively with patients, members of the PCT, the EOP care team, and other members of the health care team. The PT (Safety) is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the members of the larger health care team, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.

Qualifications

Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. (Applicants who are within four months of completing the Psychiatric Technician curriculum accredited by the BVNPTE will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure this license before they will be eligible for appointment.)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/. Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at Merit System Principles - An Overview - CalHR Website.

Pay

The monthly part-time salary range for this position is $3,067 to $3,921.50.

Schedule

This part-time position will be working 20 hours per week.