Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Psychology Cognitive Rehabilitation Program Department of State Hospitals

JC-527740

• Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Psychology Cognitive Rehabilitation Program

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:

8/31/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties DSH

• Napa Psychology Department, Cognitive Rehabilitation Program is currently accepting applications for a permanent full time Psychiatric Technician (Safety).

Under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist Supervisor and Senior Psychologist Specialist(s), the Psychiatric Technician organizes and aids in the facilitation of social cognition groups, and computer based cognitive rehabilitation programs. Further, the psychiatric technician will provide daily contact with patients participating in the cognitive rehabilitation program to support clinical progress related to patient goals outlined by the program. The Psychiatric Technician provides a basic level of general nursing, behavioral, and psychiatric nursing care to patients, in accordance with policies, procedures and regulations, within a State Hospital environment. The Psychiatric Technician, pursuant to their scope of practice, and in collaboration with the health care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients, and provides support to the care team for daily health care operations. The Psychiatric Technician communicates effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. The Psychiatric Technician 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. If you have any questions about the role of a Psychiatric Technician in the Cognitive Rehabilitation Program, please contact: Dana.

Lockwood@dsh.ca.gov or 707-690-4517. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required: Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the

STD. 678

You are also required to pass Psychiatric Technician (Safety) examination to be considered for employment. Please read the overview of the bulletin before proceeding to take the exam. Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief 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.

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

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

JC-527740

Position #(s): 480-464-8253-601

Working Title:

Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Psychology Cognitive Rehabilitation Program

Classification:

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

(SAFETY) $5,843.00

• $6,797.00 S $6,040.00
• $7,203.00 T $6,261.00
• $7,466.

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:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals

• Napa Department Information Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness.

 Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

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) a(n) Psychiatric Technician License issued by BVNPTE License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. 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:

8/31/2026