SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

CENTRAL NURSING SERVICES

Department of State Hospitals

JC-518654

• Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

CENTRAL NURSING SERVICES

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:

5/26/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties You must have list eligiblity in order to apply for this position. Establishing list eligibility is a separate process from applying for the vacancy. The direct link to the exam is below:

SPT EXAM LINK

 CalCareers

CENTRAL NURSING SERVICES

• SENIOR

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

The Central Nursing Services (CNS) has an opening for a permanent, full-time Senior Psychiatric Technician (SPT) (Safety). This position will report to the CNS Supervising Registered Nurse and Nursing Coordinator and will provide dedicated leadership, oversight, and monitoring of the assignment of staff to escort patients to Clinics, Visiting Center, Telecourt, ECT, and outside appointments. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, work with a variety of personalities, analyze and solve problems, establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others, exercise good judgment in decision making, and handle stressful situations tactfully. Applications may be pre-screened and only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview. All qualified applicants, SROA and Surplus employees are encouraged to apply. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required: You must complete the

STD. 678

Employment Application in its entirety and include, "Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

• JC 518654

  " in the "Job Title(s)" section of the application. Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application

STD. 678

If applicable, you must include copies of any documents that will support you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (e.g. Training and Development Assignment or out-of-class experience approved and documented in your Department's Personnel Office). Failure to do so may disqualify you from this process. Employees who have SROA, Surplus or Reemployment Status may be considered first. Applicants whose eligibility for this position is based on successful completion of an online exam, written exam, transfer exam, or those relying on lateral transfer must provide with their application all documents necessary to substantiate that they meet the minimum qualifications as identified in the exam announcement and/or classification specification. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process. Employees who have SROA, Surplus or Re Employment status may be considered first. 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-518654

Position #(s): 480-242-8252-301 480-242-8252-303

Working Title:

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

CENTRAL NURSING SERVICES

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:

2

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:

http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa Special Requirements You must have list eligiblity in order to apply for this position. Establishing list eligibility is a separate process from applying for the vacancy. The direct link to the exam is below:

SPT EXAM LINK

 CalCareers 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:

5/26/2026