SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

State of California•Norwalk, CA

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk. DSH-Metropolitan is accepting applications for Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), Permanent/Fulltime. Working Title: Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), Program III. Program III is seeking highly motivated candidates for the position of Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety). Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor (US) or Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN), incumbents administer care to forensic 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. Incumbents may also be responsible for directing the work of other employees during an eight-hour shift of an organized nursing unit, and for relieving the US or SRN as required. Candidates must have excellent organization skills, ability to problem solve, and have good communication skills. Experience with computer systems is desired. Qualities sought are the ability to work well with others, good mediation skills, and a committment to providing good leadership and direction. 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). Eligibility Examinations: 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. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process. EXAM LINK: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1294 Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. and One year of experience performing the duties of a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) or Psychiatric Technician in a California State hospital or developmental center. 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-499196 Position #(s): 487-032-8252-XXX Working Title: Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Program III - Metropolitan State Hospital - 25-326 Classification: SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) $6,638.00 - $7,730.00 S $6,927.00 - $8,320.00 T $7,237.00 - $8,733.00 U New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 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: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan

Requirements

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE.
One year of experience performing the duties of a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) or Psychiatric Technician in a California State hospital or developmental center.
Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Psychiatric Technician License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Nice To Haves

excellent organization skills
ability to problem solve
good communication skills
Experience with computer systems is desired.
Qualities sought are the ability to work well with others
good mediation skills
a committment to providing good leadership and direction

Responsibilities

administer care to forensic patients
assist in planning and evaluation of nursing care
provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care
facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients
directing the work of other employees during an eight-hour shift of an organized nursing unit
relieving the US or SRN as required