Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Centinela State Prison (CEN)
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 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 is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the health care team, and promoting 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 Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPTE).
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.
- 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.
- If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) and CalPERS websites.
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.