What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN position at State of California?
Assists licensed staff in consumer treatment programs and to do other related work, following established standards and procedures. Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement. On-going interaction with consumers. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Lifting up to 50 pounds, often combined with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting, grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting and reaching at or above shoulder level. Includes sitting, standing and walking. Will be required to work weekends and holidays.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Additional Documents
Position Details Job Code # :
JC-449436
Position #(s) : 472-108-8233-XXX
Working Title :
PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Classification :
PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN $3,456.00 - $4,311.00
of Positions : Multiple
Work Location : Riverside County
Telework : In Office
Job Type :
9 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Department Information Canyon Springs is located in Riverside County in Cathedral City, 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation / cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, rock climbing, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home.
Department Website : Special Requirements
Education : Completion of a Psychiatric Technician training program accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners. (Equivalent study and training may be substituted for the required accredited training if such study and training has been accepted by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners as qualifying for the Psychiatric Technician licensing examination.)
Application Instructions
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 : Until Filled
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination / Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below :
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to :
Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
Attn : Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City , CA 92234
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :
Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City , CA 92234
08 : 00 AM - 04 : 30 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job :
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below :
California State Employee Benefits Summary
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website : Special Requirements
Larry Beasley
760) 770-6260
larry.beasley@cs.dds.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact : Linda Reyes
760) 770-6247
Linda.Reyes@cs.dds.ca.gov
California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
