What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Technician (Safety) -Hospital Wide, Metropolitan State Hospital position at State of California?
We Are Hiring Psychiatric Technician (Safety)!
Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.
- IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY
This advertisement will run Until Filled with the following cutoff dates : 1st and 15th of every month.
The Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan is now accepting applications for multiple F ull-Time, Permanent Psychiatric Technician positions. Under general supervision, incumbents administer care to forensic, LPS and medically fragile patients; assist in planning and evaluation of nursing care; provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care; and are expected to facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, ability to problem solve, and good communication skills. Experience with computer systems is desired. Qualities sought are the ability to work well with others, good mediation skills, and a commitment to helping others. Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit / Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.
TRAINING EXPECTATIONS : If selected it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).
Minimum Qualifications : Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. (Applicants who are within four months of completing the Psychiatric Technician curriculum accredited by the BVNPTE will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure this license before they will be eligible for appointment.) Eligibility Examination : To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of : permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.
Exam Link :
Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Metropolitan
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Face Coverings
While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details Job Code # :
JC-432597
Position #(s) : 487-000-8253-XXX
Working Title :
Psychiatric Technician (Safety) -Hospital Wide, Metropolitan State Hospital
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 : Los Angeles County
Telework : In Office
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Facility : DSH - Metropolitan
Department Information
Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.
DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan : Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964 / 2972 / 2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).
Department Website : Special Requirements
Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk / spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.
All Examination and / or Employment Application forms must include : "to" and "from" dates (month / day / year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and / or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and / or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.
Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered .
EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation / receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.
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
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and / or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
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 State Hospitals
DSH - Metropolitan
Attn : Human Resources
11401 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk , CA 90650
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :
Department of State Hospitals
DSH - Metropolitan
Human Resources
11401 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk , CA 90650
The Office is Closed on Holidays and Weekends
07 : 30 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
Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to
In addition, you can look forward to :
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website : Special Requirements
Selection Services Unit
562) 474-2829
MSH.Recruitment@dsh.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 : EEO Coordinator
562) 455-4147
Yesenia.Mazariegos@dsh.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.
Additional Information
The term VAR and / or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.
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.
