PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) - Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)
Job Description and Duties
This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.
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 in a variety of correctional health care settings.
Pursuant to the PT scope of practice and in collaboration with the health care team, the PT (Safety) ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients.
The PT (Safety) provides 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).
The PT (Safety) provides support to the care team for daily health care operations and communicates effectively with patients 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.
Working Conditions
Travel may be required.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.
Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
Desirable Qualifications
Not specified.
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.
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.
Bayleigh Johnson
(000)
Bayleigh.Johnson@cdcr.ca.gov
Maritza Chavez
(661) 721-6300 ext: 5575
maritza.chavez@cdcr.ca.gov