SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

• Program IV
• Metropolitan State Hospital
• 26-197 Department of State Hospitals

JC-518928

• Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)
• Program IV
• Metropolitan State Hospital
• 26-197 SENIOR

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) $6,638.00

• $8,733.

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:

Until Filled Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month. Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk. DSH-Metropolitan is accepting applications for Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), Permanent/Fulltime.

Working Title:

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), Program IV. Program IV is seeking highly motivated candidates for the position of Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety). Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor (US) or Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN), incumbents administer care to forensic patients; assist in planning and evaluation of nursing care; provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected to facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients. Incumbents may also be responsible for directing the work of other employees during an eight-hour shift of an organized nursing unit, and for relieving the US or SRN as required. Candidates must have excellent organization skills, ability to problem solve, and have good communication skills. Experience with computer systems is desired. Qualities sought are the ability to work well with others, good mediation skills, and a committment to providing good leadership and direction. Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.

Training Expectations:

If selected it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).

Eligibility Examinations:

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. 

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

EXAM LINK

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?

ExamControlId=1294

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. and One year of experience performing the duties of a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) or Psychiatric Technician in a California State hospital or developmental center.

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Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

 DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518928

Position #(s): 487-042-8252-XXX

Working Title:

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

• Program IV
• Metropolitan State Hospital
• 26-197

Classification:

SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) $6,638.00

• $7,730.00 S $6,927.00
• $8,320.00 T $7,237.00
• $8,733.

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:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH

• Metropolitan Department Information Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles.

To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at

DSH-Metropolitan:

Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan 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) CA Psychiatric Technician License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. 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. 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 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