PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

Company: California Department of State Hospitals
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Position DetailsJob Code #:JC-455656Position #(s):487-000-8236-XXXWorking Title:Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) - Registry - Metropolitan State Hospital - VariousClassification:PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)$3,108.00 - $4,233.00# of Positions:MultipleWork Location:Los Angeles CountyTelework:In OfficeJob Type:Permanent Intermittent - 1500 HoursFacility:DSH - MetropolitanJob Description And Duties*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 for review of applications: 1st and 15th of each month.Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.***HOURS AND SALARIES MAY VARY FOR INTERMITTENT APPOINTMENTS***Permanent intermittent positions exist in the registry. Incumbents provide a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients; demonstrate and exercise skills in identification and response to crisis management; report significant changes in behavior or health status to appropriate staff; and observe safety and security measures and assist in security functions. 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).ELIGIBILITY EXAM INFORMATION :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.The Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) exam is administered by the Department of Developmental Services. The names of successful competitors are merged onto one list. The resulting eligible list will be used by all departments to fill vacancies statewide.Please click on the link below to be directed to the official exam bulletin which includes detailed instructions on how to take the exam.EXAM LINK:https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2225MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. and Possession of a valid certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant. [Enrollment in a Psychiatric Technician training program or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program will allow applicants admittance into the examination, but they cannot be appointed until they possess a valid CNA certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services.]

• Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment SurveyYou will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .Department InformationOpened 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

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