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Psych/Behavioral Health CNA - California Department of State Hospitals Contract - Sacramento, CA

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KPG Healthcare

Sacramento, CA (In Person)

$63,440 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 6 days ago (Updated 4 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

KPG Healthcare is currently seeking experienced psych/behavioral health CNAs for a long-term master-booking assignment. The ideal candidate will possess an active CNA certification with at least 1 year of recent psych/behavioral health experience.
Schedule:
Potentially 5x8s (other schedules may be available depending on facility needs)
Contract Type:
Long-term / Master-booking opportunity
Pay:
Competitive hourly range $28-$33 About the
Opportunity:
KPG is bidding to be selected by the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) for government travel/master-booking contracts. If awarded, the candidates we submit now will be the first group eligible to move forward in the application process. We are seeking experienced CNAs for high-acuity forensic psychiatric state hospital settings in Northern California. This is an excellent opportunity for those comfortable working with psychiatric populations, including high-risk patients.
Specialties Needed:
CNA / Psychiatric Therapist Assistants (5 openings)
Minimum Requirements:
Active CNA certification Minimum 12 months of recent CNA experience BLS (AHA) preferred Candidate Fit /
Responsibilities:
Candidates should be comfortable with: Providing care to behavioral health/psychiatric populations Managing high-risk patients, including use of restraints and seclusion Responding to crisis situations Maintaining strict documentation and care planning standards Collaborating within interdisciplinary teams
Other Details:
Staffing needs may include short-term and long-term coverage Facility coverage may include various shifts, potentially 24/7 What KPG Healthcare has to offer: Competitive compensation package Healthcare benefits Accrued Sick pay Weekly pay with direct deposit Recruiter support 24/7
About KPG Healthcare:
KPG Healthcare is a Staffing Firm that provides diverse Supplemental and Permanent Healthcare Staffing solutions to a wide range of Clients throughout the Nation. Our Services include Travel Nursing, Home Health, Allied Professionals, Locum Tenens Staffing, and Physician Placements. The primary factor differentiating KPG Healthcare from other recruitment firms is the quality of our experience, the breadth of our industry network, and the creativity that we apply to finding the perfect placement options. Throughout our partnership with you, we will excel at providing friendly personal attention and producing outstanding results.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:
$28.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Referral program Vision insurance
Experience:
psych/behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CNA certification (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Sacramento, CA 95817 (Required)
Work Location:
In person

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