Department of State Hospitals
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,843.00 - $7,466.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 6/1/2026
Job Description and Duties
This position is limited term for 12 months. This position may be terminate at any time or may become permanent at a later date.
DSH-Metropolitan Forensic Services Department is accepting applications for one limited-term, full time Psychiatric Technician (PT).
Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the Psychiatric Technician (PT) serves as an off-unit capacity as clinical staff; responsible for supervising patients in various contexts-escorting of patients to/from units to video conference rooms for virtual evaluation interviews, court hearings, and various video meetings required for the patient; provides escorting of forensic evaluators to conduct in-person patient evaluation interviews as needed; monitors patient behaviors during virtual proceedings; provides basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care; provides structures and maintains therapeutic milieu in collaboration with patients and staff; collects data and pertinent patient information for patient evaluation purposes; provides provision of care on Admissions Suite tasks when necessary.
The position requires knowledge of security procedures, public and property protection policies; fundaments of nursing care; general behavioral and psychiatric procedures; patient behavior and mental health principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of patients or groups of mentally disordered patients; current first aid methods; medical terminology; pharmacology; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; management of assaultive behavior strategies; behavior response interventions; crisis response and management; hospital procedures and protocols.
The position requires the ability to learn and apply sound judgment for situations including the protection of persons and property; apply basic nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes; establish effective therapeutic relationships with mentally disordered patients; recognize symptoms requiring medical or psychiatric attention; think and act quickly in emergencies; work with treatment teams to provide occupational, recreational, vocational, educational, and rehabilitative treatment planning programs for patients; follow directions; keep appropriate records; develop clear and concise reports of incidents; analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
Excellent attendance, ability to work with people in a professional manner, and complying with hospital procedures and policies are required. Lateral transfers and list eligible are encouraged to apply. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be interviewed.
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: https://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.
- The position(s) require(s) a(n) License as a Psychiatric Technician Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.
Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.
All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 6/1/2026Who May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Benefits
In addition, you can look forward to:
- Free parking
- Convenient to public transportation
- Free onsite gym
- Free onsite electric vehicle chargers
- Rideshare resources
- Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Selection Services Unit
(562) 521-1814
msh.recuitment@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:EEO Officer
(562) 455-4147
yesenia.mazariegos@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.
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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