PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Cathedral City, California
Employer: State Of California
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :
Provides basic and general behavioral training and implements procedures and techniques that are used in the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with developmental disability in a resident setting following established standards, policies and procedures and federal and state licensing regulations. This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others, demonstrate good judgment, and maintain consistent, regular and reliable attendance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Follow safe practices, and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment which ensures respect, dignity and protects privacy rights, confidentiality and physical/emotional well-being of all individuals. Must be able to work overtime and various shifts as well as float to other worksites. Will be required to work weekends and holidays.
Please see the Duty Statement under Additional Documentation for a full description of Duties.
The Department of Developmental Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification, to take the examination and obtain list eligibility please click the link to take the online exam: https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=6PB31
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
On-going interaction with residents. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Will be required to work weekends and Holidays.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-430936
Position #(s):
472-108-8232-XXX
Working Title:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN $5,673.00 - $6,970.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Canyon Springs is located in Cathedral City, Riverside County, 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, rock climbing, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home. There are schools and shopping nearby.
Facility Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov/CanyonSprings/Index.cfm
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Special Requirements
• This position(s) requires a Psychiatric Technician License. A medical examiniation is required.
Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
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 Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
Attn: Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City , CA 92234
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City , CA 92234
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:
Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
California State Employee Benefits Summary
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Larry Beasley
(760) 770-6260
larry.beasley@cs.dds.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:
Linda Reyes
(760) 770-6247
Linda.Reyes@cs.dds.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.
Physical Demands
Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory ability to carry out emergency nursing procedures and carry out specialized behavioral support and treatment plans and perform other duties contained in this duty statement. Involves heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, often combined with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting and reaching at or above shoulder level. Includes sitting, standing and walking most of the time while working on irregular surfaces, and periodically requires extraordinary physical activity. Possible physical interaction with strong individuals who have issues with impulse control, aggression, and self-injurious behaviors.
Must have the ability to perform the following sensory and communicative activities:
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.
Provides basic and general behavioral training and implements procedures and techniques that are used in the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with developmental disability in a resident setting following established standards, policies and procedures and federal and state licensing regulations. This position requires that the incumbent work cooperatively with others, demonstrate good judgment, and maintain consistent, regular and reliable attendance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Follow safe practices, and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment which ensures respect, dignity and protects privacy rights, confidentiality and physical/emotional well-being of all individuals. Must be able to work overtime and various shifts as well as float to other worksites. Will be required to work weekends and holidays.
Please see the Duty Statement under Additional Documentation for a full description of Duties.
The Department of Developmental Services is currently administering a continuous file examination for this classification, to take the examination and obtain list eligibility please click the link to take the online exam: https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=6PB31
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
On-going interaction with residents. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Will be required to work weekends and Holidays.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-430936
Position #(s):
472-108-8232-XXX
Working Title:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN $5,673.00 - $6,970.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
Canyon Springs is located in Cathedral City, Riverside County, 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, rock climbing, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home. There are schools and shopping nearby.
Facility Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov/CanyonSprings/Index.cfm
Department Website: http://www.dds.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.
• This position(s) requires a Psychiatric Technician License. A medical examiniation is required.
Application Instructions
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: Until Filled
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 Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
Attn: Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City , CA 92234
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility
Larry Beasley
69-696 Ramon Road
Cathedral City , CA 92234
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.
Benefits
As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.
Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:
California State Employee Benefits Summary
CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2024
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Larry Beasley
(760) 770-6260
larry.beasley@cs.dds.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:
Linda Reyes
(760) 770-6247
Linda.Reyes@cs.dds.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.
Physical Demands
Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory ability to carry out emergency nursing procedures and carry out specialized behavioral support and treatment plans and perform other duties contained in this duty statement. Involves heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, often combined with pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, squatting grabbing, carrying, kneeling, twisting and reaching at or above shoulder level. Includes sitting, standing and walking most of the time while working on irregular surfaces, and periodically requires extraordinary physical activity. Possible physical interaction with strong individuals who have issues with impulse control, aggression, and self-injurious behaviors.
Must have the ability to perform the following sensory and communicative activities:
- Feeling-must be able to obtain tactiles information regarding temperature, skin regularities, pulse, muscle tightness, and course of feeding.
- Talking-must talk and be able to communicate with and to clients, co-workers, supervisors, visitors, and various consultants.
- Hearing-must hear to receive instructions from supervisor as well as to hear clients, co-workers, visitors, and consultants.
- Seeing-must see for the majority of job duties. On-stie inspection is required to evaluate safe work conditions and the clients' living environment, and status of clients, ongoing. Must review written documentation regarding the client's mental and health status, etc.
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.
Created: 2024-06-04
Reference: JC-430936
Country: United States
State: California
City: Cathedral City
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