These positions are for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga.
Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities (Music-Safety) (Department of State Hospitals, Coalinga; Coalinga, CA) (Multiple Positions): Use music media and activities to provide a non-threatening, self-motivating experience to assist patients in relating to the immediate environment, the self, and the community. Provide an atmosphere compatible with behavioral change, self-expression, and nonverbal and verbal communications. Responsible for the direct provision of treatment services to the patient on the home unit and/or in the Treatment Mall. Provide rehabilitation services to patients within the overall scope of services, techniques, and programs authorized by the Rehabilitation Therapy Service at the Department of State Hospitals, Coalinga. Organize, plan, and provide recovery-oriented courses/groups/activities with the focus dictated by patient's objectives. Provide orientation for all patients regarding rehabilitation groups and leisure activities. Inform patients of other special events and activities available to them in the hospital. Meet with, and provide rehabilitation therapy services for, patients who have identified needs. Organize, promote, implement, or coordinate events, including holiday recognition or special events, that may enhance the patient's quality of life while hospitalized. Coordinate unit party fund expenditures. Meet regularly with unit activity coordinator to help plan unit parties and leisure activities. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through accountability and supervision of controlled items used in Rehabilitation Therapy activities, responding to therapeutic strategies interventions (TSI), security breaches, and intervention or management of a patient's behavior. Assess each assigned patient's interest in rehabilitation therapy interventions and provide written documentation of assessment in the patient's medical record. Create treatment objectives based on information gathered during assessment. Gather information on patient progress on their objectives through attendance in shift changes, interdisciplinary teams, group observation, patient interview, and chart review. Participate in the Treatment Plan Conference (TxPC) of each assigned patient providing documentation of the patient's progress in the TxP prior to the TxPC. Participate in professional development activities by completing all hospital core training as scheduled, attending colloquia, special workshops, seminars, conferences, service off-sites, continuing education, individual study, or other avenues of professional development. Attend and participate in monthly Rehabilitation Therapy Department service meetings. Complete and file the appropriate note identifying the patient's progress weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly.
Minimum requirements: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Music Therapy, Music Education, or related field.
Salary: $8,010 - $9,433 per month ($96,120 - $113,196 per year)
***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Special Requirements continued -
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
All Therapists: Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college. (Individuals who are registered or certified with the appropriate therapy association but who have not completed a clinical internship because it was not a component of the academic program at the time are required to have completed a minimum of two years' full-time paid experience in a clinical, residential, or community-based setting after receipt of the required degree to be admitted into the exam.) Music: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in music therapy, or registration with the American Music Therapy Association, or eligibility for such registration.
This advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-518677
Position #(s):
437-000-8321-XXX
Working Title:
MUSIC THERAPIST
Classification:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (MUSIC-SAFETY) $8,010.00 - $9,433.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Fresno County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.
All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides paid leave options (PLO) leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU that represents this position is BU19 and is represented by America Federation of State, County, and Municipal Engineers (AFSCME) . The expected salary reduction will be 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue 5 hours of PLP each qualifying pay period. Incumbents will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027. Positions with time bases that are less than full-time will receive a prorated accrual of PLP that's based on number of hours worked during the pay period.
Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to your appropriate specialization/classification -
Music Therapist - Safety
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3317
OR;
2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR;
3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. *Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview.
Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts .
Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareers account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
Attn: HR - Exams and Hiring Unit | Attention: Justine Oxborrow
24511 W. Jayne Ave.
Coalinga , CA 93210-5002
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
HR - Exams and Hiring Unit | Attention: Justine Oxborrow
24511 W. Jayne Ave.
Coalinga , CA 93210-5002
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional therapeutic relationships with patients, to assist them with problem solving, and to teach/model principles of the norm of non-violence. Demonstrates good staff/patient boundaries and monitors and assists others to help them maintain theirs.
Ability to provide accurate and complete reports, and documentation in accordance with professional standards, hospital documentation policies, and State guidelines (MHDS).
This advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.
Benefits The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Justine Oxborrow
(559) 935-7138
justine.oxborrow@dsh.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Cutoffs
Coalinga State Hospital is accepting applications for this recruitment continuously. This advertisement will remain posted until the position(s) have been filled. Cut-off-date for this recruitment is as follows:
May 29, 2026
June 12, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 10, 2026
July 24, 2026
August 7, 2026
August 21, 2026
September 4, 2026
September 18, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 11, 2026
Applications will be processed by each established cutoff date. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility by the application received date to be invited to participate in the next available scheduled interview and/or processed for conditional hire.
Rehabilitation Therapist, State Facilities (Music-Safety) (Department of State Hospitals, Coalinga; Coalinga, CA) (Multiple Positions): Use music media and activities to provide a non-threatening, self-motivating experience to assist patients in relating to the immediate environment, the self, and the community. Provide an atmosphere compatible with behavioral change, self-expression, and nonverbal and verbal communications. Responsible for the direct provision of treatment services to the patient on the home unit and/or in the Treatment Mall. Provide rehabilitation services to patients within the overall scope of services, techniques, and programs authorized by the Rehabilitation Therapy Service at the Department of State Hospitals, Coalinga. Organize, plan, and provide recovery-oriented courses/groups/activities with the focus dictated by patient's objectives. Provide orientation for all patients regarding rehabilitation groups and leisure activities. Inform patients of other special events and activities available to them in the hospital. Meet with, and provide rehabilitation therapy services for, patients who have identified needs. Organize, promote, implement, or coordinate events, including holiday recognition or special events, that may enhance the patient's quality of life while hospitalized. Coordinate unit party fund expenditures. Meet regularly with unit activity coordinator to help plan unit parties and leisure activities. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment through accountability and supervision of controlled items used in Rehabilitation Therapy activities, responding to therapeutic strategies interventions (TSI), security breaches, and intervention or management of a patient's behavior. Assess each assigned patient's interest in rehabilitation therapy interventions and provide written documentation of assessment in the patient's medical record. Create treatment objectives based on information gathered during assessment. Gather information on patient progress on their objectives through attendance in shift changes, interdisciplinary teams, group observation, patient interview, and chart review. Participate in the Treatment Plan Conference (TxPC) of each assigned patient providing documentation of the patient's progress in the TxP prior to the TxPC. Participate in professional development activities by completing all hospital core training as scheduled, attending colloquia, special workshops, seminars, conferences, service off-sites, continuing education, individual study, or other avenues of professional development. Attend and participate in monthly Rehabilitation Therapy Department service meetings. Complete and file the appropriate note identifying the patient's progress weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly.
Minimum requirements: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Music Therapy, Music Education, or related field.
Salary: $8,010 - $9,433 per month ($96,120 - $113,196 per year)
***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Special Requirements continued -
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
All Therapists: Completion of an approved clinical internship in the appropriate rehabilitation specialty in an approved hospital or rehabilitation center affiliated with the college. (Individuals who are registered or certified with the appropriate therapy association but who have not completed a clinical internship because it was not a component of the academic program at the time are required to have completed a minimum of two years' full-time paid experience in a clinical, residential, or community-based setting after receipt of the required degree to be admitted into the exam.) Music: Equivalent to graduation from a recognized college with major work in music therapy, or registration with the American Music Therapy Association, or eligibility for such registration.
This advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (MUSIC-SAFETY)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-518677
Position #(s):
437-000-8321-XXX
Working Title:
MUSIC THERAPIST
Classification:
REHABILITATION THERAPIST, STATE FACILITIES (MUSIC-SAFETY) $8,010.00 - $9,433.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Fresno County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.
All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides paid leave options (PLO) leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU that represents this position is BU19 and is represented by America Federation of State, County, and Municipal Engineers (AFSCME) . The expected salary reduction will be 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue 5 hours of PLP each qualifying pay period. Incumbents will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027. Positions with time bases that are less than full-time will receive a prorated accrual of PLP that's based on number of hours worked during the pay period.
Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy one of the following requirements:
1. BE LIST ELIGIBLE: Successfully complete the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to your appropriate specialization/classification -
Music Therapist - Safety
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3317
OR;
2. BE TRANSFER ELIGIBLE: Have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable (employees who wish to be considered based on transfer eligibility must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification per DPA Rule 250), OR;
3. BE REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBLE: Have obtained previous permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. *Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview.
Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts .
Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareers account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
Attn: HR - Exams and Hiring Unit | Attention: Justine Oxborrow
24511 W. Jayne Ave.
Coalinga , CA 93210-5002
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
HR - Exams and Hiring Unit | Attention: Justine Oxborrow
24511 W. Jayne Ave.
Coalinga , CA 93210-5002
08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional therapeutic relationships with patients, to assist them with problem solving, and to teach/model principles of the norm of non-violence. Demonstrates good staff/patient boundaries and monitors and assists others to help them maintain theirs.
Ability to provide accurate and complete reports, and documentation in accordance with professional standards, hospital documentation policies, and State guidelines (MHDS).
This advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.
Benefits The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Justine Oxborrow
(559) 935-7138
justine.oxborrow@dsh.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
(916) 573-2727
dsh.eeo@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Cutoffs
Coalinga State Hospital is accepting applications for this recruitment continuously. This advertisement will remain posted until the position(s) have been filled. Cut-off-date for this recruitment is as follows:
May 29, 2026
June 12, 2026
June 26, 2026
July 10, 2026
July 24, 2026
August 7, 2026
August 21, 2026
September 4, 2026
September 18, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 16, 2026
October 30, 2026
November 11, 2026
Applications will be processed by each established cutoff date. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility by the application received date to be invited to participate in the next available scheduled interview and/or processed for conditional hire.
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