Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician; Safety
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing
Working Title
Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety)
Job DetailsClassification: PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
Job Code: JC-505680
Position #: -XXX
Salary: $3,560.00 - $4,440.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Fresno County
Telework: In Office
Job Type: 9 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
Job Description And DutiesWe Are Hiring for Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety)! ($3,456 - $4,311 Monthly)
The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Limited Term Fulltime Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician (Safety) positions. These positions are temporary, made for a period not to exceed 9 months. Under general direction, the incumbent will assist licensed staff in providing custody services and basic behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to the forensic patients. In addition to their custody responsibilities, they promote and implement principles of Wellness and Recovery, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected through their attitude, knowledge, and performance to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients.
Benefitsof Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
- A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment
- Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer
- Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans
- 3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California cities
- Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college
- Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few
- Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking
Click on the "Apply Now" button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application.
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
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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.
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