Psychiatric Technician Trainee (Safety)

The Psychiatric Technician Trainee (Safety) will be directed by the Unit Supervisor and lead by a Senior Psychiatric Technician / RN Lead or Alternate Shift Lead in the Program you are assigned to at the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga. The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Helps to create a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients or inmates
• Apply mental health principles and relationship security with patients or inmates
• Performs nursing procedures such as observing patients' or inmates' physical condition and behavior, observing patient showers and shaves, performing security rounds and continuous observations and reporting significant changes to a shift supervisor, unit supervisor, or physician, and recording nursing notes: co-noted by licensed staff, in the patient's or inmate's record
• CPR
• Follows infection control procedures
• Shakedown; i.e., searching for drugs, contraband, weapons, and inspecting facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a patient or inmate
• Observing and intervening in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts, applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods of Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI), which includes patient stabilization, heavy lifting, applying restraints, and responding to emergency situations throughout the hospital

In order to be considered for this job vacancy, you must satisfy the following requirements:
1. Successfully have completed the competitive State civil service exam pertaining to the classification, AND
2. Be processing for or currently enrolled in the Psychiatric Technician Program.

*Minimum qualifications will be verified prior to being scheduled for an interview. Please provide proof of minimum qualifications with your application submission, which may include a copy of your unofficial college transcripts .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Enrollment in a Psychiatric Technician training program accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners. (Applicants who are eligible for enrollment in an accredited program will be admitted to the examination and may be appointed in the next lower class of Psychiatric Technician Training Candidate, but they must be enrolled before they will be eligible for appointment to this class.) and Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. (Enrollment as a senior in the last semester of high school will admit applicants to the examination, but they must submit evidence of completion before they can be considered eligible for appointment.)

*If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications, the applicant's name may be removed from the eligibility list.

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.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN TRAINEE (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-445720

Position #(s):
437-000-8238-XXX

Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician Trainee (Safety)

Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN TRAINEE (SAFETY) $3,024.00 - $3,758.00

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:
Fresno County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term, Intermittent - 1500 Hours

Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

Department Information This position is in located in Coalinga.

The Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California

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: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

ATTENTION:

If you are a current student in the Psychiatric Technician Program and already working as a PTT, you DO NOT need to apply.

*****DEADLINE FOR EXAM SUBMISSION IS 8/21/24*****

THE EXAM BULLETIN CAN BE FOUND BELOW! COMPLETE EXAM A.S.A.P.

CalCareers

Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareers account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

• 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.

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: 8/23/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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: HR AB 258 Erica Bravo
PO Box 5002

Coalinga , CA 93210

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of State Hospitals
HR AB 258 - Erica Bravo
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.
• Other - A copy of your high school diploma OR high school transcipts which include graduation date OR evidence of passing the California High School Proficiency test OR possession of a GED OR foreign high school diploma (must be translated and verified by an independent company) OR unofficial college transcripts showing completion of at least 12 units of college credits.
• Other - Authorization to Release Information/Employment References and DSH 3215 Nepotism forms given to you at your appointment.
  

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.

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Benefits, Vision, Dental, Retirement and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California you can visit the California Department of Human Resources web site: 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: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Erica Bravo
(559) 935-7275
erica.bravo@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:
Susana Lopez
(559) 935-7215
Susana.Lopez@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.