PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
Job Description and Duties
This position involves administering care to forensic, LPS and medically fragile patients; assisting in planning and evaluation of nursing care; providing a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care; and facilitating the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients. Candidates must be willing to work in any unit/program and any shift.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. Must have a current and active Psychiatric Technician License with no Disciplinary Actions.
Eligibility Examination
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. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.
Training Expectations
If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).
Special Requirements
- Drug Screening prior to being hired
- Background Investigation prior to being hired
- Medical Clearance prior to being hired
- Ca Psychiatric Technician License
Benefits
- Free parking
- Free onsite gym
- Free onsite electric vehicle chargers
- Rideshare resources
- Convenient to public transportation
- Multiple eateries within walking distance
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. HR-Selection Services Unit: (562) 521-1814. MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.