Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Department of State Hospitals

JC-532625

• Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety)
  

PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) $3,560.00

• $4,440.

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:

10/5/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties We Are Hiring for Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety)! ($3,560

• $4,440 Monthly) The Department of State Hospitals
• Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Limited Term Fulltime Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety) positions.

These positions are temporary, made for a period not to exceed 9 months. Under general direction, the incumbent will assist licensed staff in providing custody services and basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to the forensic patients. In addition to their custody responsibilities, they promote and implement principles of Wellness and Recovery, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected through their attitude, knowledge, and performance to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients. Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals

• Coalinga
• A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment
• -Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer
• -Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans
• -3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California cities
• -Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college
• -Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few
• -Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking
• 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 BU18 and is represented by California Association of Psychiatric Technicians (CAPT). 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. Click on the "Apply Now" button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application. 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 . Working Conditions The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and TB test or whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job functions. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-532625

Position #(s): 437-000-8254-XXX

Working Title:

Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

Classification:

PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY)

$3,560.00

• $4,440.

00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

9 Month Limited Term

• Full Time
  

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals

• Coalinga 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.

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. 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.

NOTE:

Please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only. Appointment is subject to the provisions of the SROA process:

SROA/SURPLUS/ REEMPLOYMENT

candidates are encouraged to apply and must attach a copy of their status letter in order to be considered. Prior to appointment, interested applicants must submit: a completed Standard State Application (Form STD 678). Form STD 678 will automatically be submitted if applying using your CalCareers account. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application. The 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. 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:

10/5/2026