Psychiatric Technician Assistant; Safety

Job Posting:

Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) - Hospital Wide
- Metropolitan State Hospital
- Various

Department of State Hospitals

JC-533713

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

$3,201.00 - $4,360.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk. We are accepting applications for Permanent/Fulltime Psychiatric Technician Assistant(Safety) positions.

ALL sections of the application must be completed . For each employment history entry, be sure to include the Dates of Employment, Job Title, Company Name, Job Duties, and Number of Hours Worked Per Week (if hours vary, please enter an average, a range, or a best estimate; this field should contain numbers only)

Incumbents provide a basic level of general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally ill and emotionally disturbed patients; demonstrate and exercise skills in identification and response to crisis management; report significant changes in behavior or health status to appropriate staff; and observe safety and security measures and assist in security functions. Candidates must have excellent organizational skills, ability to problem solve, and good communication skills.

Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility.

TRAINING EXPECTATIONS:
If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled Monday
- Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. for up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).

ELIGIBILITY EXAM INFORMATION :
To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and valid CNA licensure.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY) $3,201.00 - $4,360.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Multiple

Telework:
In Office

Permanent, Full Time

DSH
- Metropolitan

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan:
Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

• 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.
• The position(s) require(s) a CA Certified Nursing Assistant License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to hiring.

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