Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - California Correctional Institution (CCI)

Job Description and Duties

The Psychiatric Technician (PT) (Safety) under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility, Unit Supervisor (Safety), or Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), organizes and provides a basic level of general nursing and behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients in various correctional health care settings. The PT (Safety) ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients, supports the care team for daily health care operations, and communicates effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. The PT (Safety) addresses the ongoing needs of patients, works with the health care team, and promotes the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.

Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

Minimum Requirements

You must possess a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the Bureau of Vocational Nursing and Practical Nursing Training Education (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.

Special Requirements

• Please do not include confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.
• Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.
• Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

• The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process.
• The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Examination Info

To obtain list eligibility for the Psychiatric Technician (Safety), before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here CalCareers.

Additional Info

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.