Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Program V, Metropolitan State Hospital
Company: State of California
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
*IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE
PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO RE-APPLY.
Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.
Program V is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position
of Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety). Under the general
supervision of the Unit Supervisor and/or Supervising Registered
Nurse, 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 relieving the Unit Supervisor or Supervising Registered Nurse
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, have good medication skills
and be committed 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 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:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1294
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.
***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
Face Coverings
While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering
guidance as issued by CDPH.
Telework
The possibility and extent of telework opportunities is at the
discretion of the department and manager for which the incumbent is
working. Additional questions regarding telework may be directed to
the hiring manager during the onsite interview.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the
Class Specification.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-422735
Position #(s):
487-052-8252-XXX
Working Title:
Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Program V, Metropolitan
State Hospital
Classification:
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) $6,445.00 - $6,938.00 S
$6,725.00 - $7,468.00 T
$7,026.00 - $7,839.00 U
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DSH - Metropolitan
Department Information
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).
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan
Special Requirements
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
MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov. 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.
Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a
transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all
transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional
documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the
screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the
highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an
eligible list.
All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include:
"to" and "from" dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil
service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application
forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes
will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or
Employment Application (STD. 678) form.
Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must
complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete
applications or applications received with multiple positions
listed on one application will not be considered .
EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or
submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department,
Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed
submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.
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: 5/14/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for
lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list
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: Human Resources
11401 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk , CA 90650
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required
documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
Human Resources
11401 South Bloomfield Ave
Norwalk , CA 90650
Offices are closed on weekends and holidays.
07:30 AM - 04:30 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:
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the
CalPERS website.
Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous
benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be
obtained by going to
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
In addition, you can look forward to:
*Free parking
*Convenient to public transportation
*Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions
regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan
Human Resources Contact:
Selection Services Unit
(562) 521-1774
MSH.Recruitment@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:
EEO Coordinator
(562) 521-1301
Lori.Lawrenz@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.
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