Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

Job Description and Duties This position is for Coalinga State Hospital. The Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) provides direction to nursing personnel and is responsible for directing the work of an 8-hour shift or an organized nursing unit; and relieves unit supervisors as required.

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) is responsible for providing direct nursing care, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients' providing direction to other personnel who assist them in providing such care; assisting physicians as directed; providing general psychiatric nursing care to patients; and participate in the overall psychiatric treatment program. 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.

Working Conditions The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and repeat health reviews whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job duties. 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-436060 Position (s): 437-000-8252-XXX Working Title: Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Classification: SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) $6,445.00 - $7,216.00 S $6,725.00 - $7,767.00 T $7,026.00 - $8,153.00 U of Positions:

Multiple Work Location: Fresno County Telework: In Office Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Facility: Department of State Hospitals

• Coalinga 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: www.dsh.ca.gov Special Requirements 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) Valid Psychiatric Technician License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
  
  To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have 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. Please visit the CalHR web site to find information on the Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Exam. The Exam Bulletin is located on the CalCareer Web site: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId1294 This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Full-time and/or Limited Term/Full-time vacancies that may occur at Department of State Hospitals

• Coalinga. Limited Term positions established as 12 months may be extend to 24 months or may become permanent.
  
  Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 6/24/2024 Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 Attn: Selection Services Unit AB-258 24511 W. Jayne Ave.
  
  Coalinga, CA 93210-5002 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of State Hospitals Selection Services Unit AB-258 24511 W. Jayne Ave.
  
  Coalinga, CA 93210-5002 08:00 AM - 04:15 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: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
  
  All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  
  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.
  
  Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: N/A Benefits The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package. Details can be found on the California Department of Human Resources website: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
  
  Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov Human Resources Contact: Erica Bravo (559) 935-7275 erica.bravodsh.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: Susana Lopez (559) 935-7215 Susana.Lopezdsh.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.