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PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals
Fresno, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025
Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-463612

Position #(s):

437-000-8253-XXX

Working Title:

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Classification:

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

$5,673.00 - $6,599.00 S

$5,864.00 - $6,993.00 T

$6,079.00 - $7,249.00 U

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Fresno County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Coalinga

Job Description And Duties

We Are Hiring for Psychiatric Technician (Safety)!

($5,673 - $7,249 Monthly)

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Permanent Full-Time Psychiatric Technicians (Safety) positions. Under general direction, Psychiatric Technicians, in addition to their custody responsibilities, promote and implement principles of Wellness and Recovery, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected through their attitude, knowledge, and performance to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients.

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

-A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment-

-Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer-

-Annual merit based raises-

-Special retention pay-

- License reimbursement-

-Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans-

-3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California-

-Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college-

-Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few-

-Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking-

How To Apply

Click on the "Apply Now" button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application.

Please note: If you still need to take and pass an exam for Psychiatric Technician (Safety) to establish list eligibility please use the following link: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3096

  • Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings .

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Salary : $5,673 - $7,249

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