SENIOR Psychiatric Technician; Safety Senior Psychiatric Technician; Safety; Program III - Metropolitan

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety)

Department of State Hospitals

$6,638.00 - $8,733.00 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: 11/5/2026

Program III is seeking highly motivated candidates for the position of Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety), Limited-Term/Full-Time. Under the general supervision of the Unit Supervisor (US) or Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN), incumbents administer care to forensic patients; assist in planning and evaluation of nursing care; provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected to facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients.

Incumbents may also be responsible for directing the work of other employees during an eight-hour shift of an organized nursing unit, and for relieving the US or SRN as required. Candidates must have excellent organization skills, ability to problem solve, and have good communication skills. Experience with computer systems is desired. Qualities sought are the ability to work well with others, good mediation skills, and a commitment to providing good leadership and direction.

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 Examinations:

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 . EXAM LINK :

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. and One year of experience performing the duties of a Psychiatric Technician (Safety) or Psychiatric Technician in a California State hospital or developmental center.

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

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Job Code #: JC-536738

Position #(s):

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Working Title:

Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Program III
- Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-505

Classification: SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) $6,638.00 - $7,730.00 S $6,927.00 - $8,320.00 T $7,237.00 - $8,733.00 U New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term
- Full Time

Facility: 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).

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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(n) CA Psychiatric Technician License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from  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 Cal Careers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.…