Psychiatric Technician; Safety - California Health Care Facility

Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - California Health Care Facility

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Posted: 1 week ago.

Location:

San Joaquin County, CA (Stockton).

Base pay range: $6,134.00 - $7,843.00 per month.

Additional Pay Benefits:

• Effective May 01, 2022, employees in this class, employed within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and who are physically located at and assigned to the Psychiatric Inpatient Program, shall receive a pay differential equivalent to 15% of their monthly base pay.
• Only employees who provide direct patient care, treating patients in‑person, on grounds or at a facility more than 50% of the pay period, are eligible for this pay differential.

The California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Our mission is to facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug‑free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), Unit Supervisor (Safety), or Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), the Psychiatric Technician (Safety) provides a basic level of behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to patients in accordance with health care policies and procedures, Mental Health Program Guide requirements, and Title 22 regulations to patients in the Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP).

The PT (Safety), in collaboration with the RN, CF and the PIP care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients and coordinates interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care. Under valid authorization by a provider's order and the delegation and clinical direction of the RN, CF provides support to the PIP care team for daily PIP operations and communicates effectively with patients, members of the PIP care team, and other members of the health care team.

The PT (Safety) is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the members of the larger health care team, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost‑effective use of health care resources.

• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. (Applicants within four months of completing the Psychiatric Technician curriculum accredited by the BVNPTE will be admitted to the examination, but must secure this license before they will be eligible for appointment.)

• To obtain eligibility for the Psychiatric Technician before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination.

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 workplace. Any employee is expected to behave in accordance with this objective.