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St Josephs Behavioral Health Center

Stockton, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 days ago (Updated 6 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/28/2026

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Where You'll Work Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center is a 35-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 3,000 patients annually, the center offers a full complement of services including behavioral evaluations, a chemical recovery program, and inpatient services. Additionally, St. Joseph's Behavioral Health Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is the only psychiatric and substance abuse hospital in the area. One Community. One Mission. One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Psychiatric Technician, you will provide compassionate direct patient care and essential support to individuals in mental health settings, contributing profoundly to their emotional well-being and recovery journey.

Every day you will expertly assist patients with daily living activities, facilitate therapeutic group activities, monitor behaviors and vital signs, and meticulously document observations, collaborating with the clinical team to ensure a safe and supportive environment.

To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding empathy, strong observational skills, and a patient, resilient demeanor, contributing to a stable and therapeutic milieu for patients experiencing mental health challenges. Allows for privacy and modesty in the provision of care. Identifies self by name and title to patient/family. Determines presence/type of Advanced Directive. Reports suspected cases of abuse/neglect, if identified. Understands role of, and how to access, the Bioethics Committee. Establishes presence of consent prior to treatment/procedures. Job Requirements Required CA Psychiatric Tech or LVN license Basic Life Support - CPR