Psychiatric Technician (Safety) DSH -Napa (Medical Ancillary Services)

Job Description and Duties

The Department of State Hospitals - Napa, Department of Medicine and Ancillary Services (MAS) is accepting applications for two (2) Limited Term - Full time with possibility of becoming permanent Psychiatric Technicians (Safety). Experience is preferred, but not required. The PT in this department works in a variety of clinic and non-clinic settings in our department. Work hours would be Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm. Candidate must be able to multitask and handle various responsibilities. If more information is needed, please contact Adrian Lavarias, Nursing Coordinator at (707) 253-5150.

SROA & Surplus Employees are encouraged to apply and will receive first consideration. Only the most qualified candidates that are reachable on the Certification List or eligible for lateral transfer will be scheduled for a hiring interview. Position will be filled based upon budget approval. Please attach a copy of your license with your application.

Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD 678 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION in its entirety. Include " PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY), JC -363915 " in the "JOB TITLE(S)" section of the application.
• Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 -Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE.

• To take the Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Examination go to https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/9PB14.PDF

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-363915

Position #(s):

480-472-8253-XXX

Working Title:

Psychiatric Technician (Safety) DSH -Napa (Medical Ancillary Services)

Classification:

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,673.00 - $6,101.00 S

$5,864.00 - $6,465.00 T

$6,079.00 - $6,702.00 U

# of Positions:

2

Work Location:

Napa County

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

All Hospital Locations:
Effective October 1, 2021, in accordance with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) State Public Health Order of August 5, 2021, all workforce members in DSH state hospitals are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination regimen. Prior to your first day, you will be required to fill out a COVID-19 Vaccination Consent Form .

Effective March 1, 2022, in accordance with CDPH State Public Health Order of December 22, 2021, hospital workforce members currently eligible for booster doses must have received their booster dose.

• If you are fully vaccinated, you must provide evidence of vaccination prior to your start date.
• If you are not fully vaccinated, you have the option to receive a vaccine from one of the State Hospitals prior to your start date.
• If you are not fully vaccinated and choose to complete a request for an exemption, you must submit this exemption and receive approval prior to your start date.
• If you are not yet eligible for a booster, you must be in compliance no later than 15 days after the recommended timeframe for receiving the booster dose.

All State Hospital Locations:

Please note that start dates will be dependent upon if and when proof of vaccination or exemption requirements are submitted timely and approved.

Face Coverings

While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

Department Website: http://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.

• To take the Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Examination go to https://jobs.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/9PB14.PDF

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: 6/19/2023
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: Exam/Hiring Unit

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Exam/Hiring Unit

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

08:00 AM - 05:00 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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Diana Prasad
(707) 690-4227
Diana.Prasad@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:
Tiffani Emerson-Morris
(707) 253-5562
Tiffani.EmersonMorris@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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 6/19/2023