Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Mall Services

Vocational Services at the Mall has a vacant permanent Senior Psychiatric Technician (SPT) position. Candidates should be energetic with a positive attitude and able to self-initiate. Applicants need to have some knowledge of vocational rehabilitation and should be committed to Vocational Services as a therapeutic intervention. The SPT must be able to create and foster strong positive relationships and communicate with staff and patients across multiple departments/disciplines as well as communicate with outside vendors.

The SPT for Vocational Services oversees the general operations of the worksites. They help with daily staff assignments to ensure all work sites are staffed appropriately. They perform rounds of assigned worksites to ensure safety and quality of services provided, quality control. Rounds also include environmental inspections, fire/disaster drills, emergency cart assessment as well as auditing work-site documentation.

The SPT needs to be flexible with daily job duty changes and be able to work at any worksite with patients from a variety of units. The conditions at each worksite vary greatly: inside, outside, physical, stationary, skilled labor to light assembly, etc. Applicants must be able to work on their feet most of the day, walk distances, and be able to push, lift, carry 25-50 lbs. Other duties include but are not limited to assisting with the following: tool control, providing trainings to staff and patients, patient payroll, processing prevailing wages and time studies, scheduling patients for work assignments, assisting with ordering supplies for worksites, ensuring policies procedures and vocational regulations are followed, writing treatment plan objectives and Vocational Rehabilitation Assessments all while maintaining a focus on safety for everyone.

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview.

Multiple cut-off dates are set for application submission: October 2, 2024, October 23, 2024, November 13, 2024 and December 4, 2024. Applications received after a cut-off date will be processed for the next cut-off.

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

• You are required to pass the Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) EX-1294
  exam
• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, " Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)" - JC-449600" 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.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

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

• SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-449600

Position #(s):
480-302-8252-XXX
480-302-8252-330

Working Title:
Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Mall Services

Classification:
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) $6,445.00 - $7,505.00 S
$6,725.00 - $8,078.00 T
$7,026.00 - $8,479.00 U

# of Positions:
2

Work Location:
Napa County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, 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.

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE

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 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: Exam and 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 and Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

09:00 AM - 03:00 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.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
It is also highly desirable for the candidate to have Defensive Driving and be able to drive the van safely. Familiarity with Excel is key as you will be involved in making schedule changes for providers as well maintaining spreadsheets for various functions within the department. Experience as a residential SPT is highly desirable as well as experience in off unit treatment.

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 application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Tess Oracion
(707) 253-5756
Teresita.Oracion@dsh.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Jeanne Miller
(707) 253-5800
jeanne.miller@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.