What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE position at California Department of State Hospitals?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-536683
Position #(s):
480-316-8229-001
480-316-8229-003
480-316-8229-002
Working Title:
DSH-Napa Psychiatric Technician Apprentice
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
$2,930.00 - $3,596.00 A
$2,993.00 - $3,708.00 B
$3,102.00 - $3,852.00 C
$3,222.00 - $4,168.00 D
$3,346.00 - $4,168.00 E
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Job Description And Duties
The Department of State Hospitals Napa (DSH-Napa) is looking for PT Apprentices to join our PT Apprenticeship Program (PTAP) where you will learn to provide care to California’s most vulnerable population. The PTAP is sponsored by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) – with members from both the union and the state.
To enter the PTAP, candidates must have eligibility for enrollment in an accredited Psychiatric Technician Training Program (PTTP) as evidenced by passage of the required entrance examinations. Candidates must also have graduated from high school within the United States or equivalency. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide an evaluation of their foreign education as to what it represents in terms of U.S. school equivalency.
Applications will be pre-screened and must have passed the exam and meet the requirements with Napa Valley College to apply for DSH-Napa Psychiatric Technician Program. The duration of the program is estimated to take 21 months to complete and includes mandatory participation in the C.N.A. Program. It is a pre-requisite for all PT Apprentices to be certified as nursing assistants (C.N.A.) prior to enrollment in the PT Fast Track Program. The PT Fast Track Program is a 50.5-unit course taking 12 months through Napa Valley College. This is an accredited course through the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
The PT Apprentice will be required to work 3,000 on the job training hours during this 21-month period. Travel to other facilities will be a requirement during clinical rotation. Travel fees will not be reimbursed by the state or Napa Valley College.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
November 10, 206
December 1, 2026
Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking this brief survey DSH Recruitment Survey
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
Job Code #:
JC-536683
Position #(s):
480-316-8229-001
480-316-8229-003
480-316-8229-002
Working Title:
DSH-Napa Psychiatric Technician Apprentice
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
$2,930.00 - $3,596.00 A
$2,993.00 - $3,708.00 B
$3,102.00 - $3,852.00 C
$3,222.00 - $4,168.00 D
$3,346.00 - $4,168.00 E
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Job Description And Duties
The Department of State Hospitals Napa (DSH-Napa) is looking for PT Apprentices to join our PT Apprenticeship Program (PTAP) where you will learn to provide care to California’s most vulnerable population. The PTAP is sponsored by the Joint Apprenticeship Committee (JAC) – with members from both the union and the state.
To enter the PTAP, candidates must have eligibility for enrollment in an accredited Psychiatric Technician Training Program (PTTP) as evidenced by passage of the required entrance examinations. Candidates must also have graduated from high school within the United States or equivalency. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide an evaluation of their foreign education as to what it represents in terms of U.S. school equivalency.
Applications will be pre-screened and must have passed the exam and meet the requirements with Napa Valley College to apply for DSH-Napa Psychiatric Technician Program. The duration of the program is estimated to take 21 months to complete and includes mandatory participation in the C.N.A. Program. It is a pre-requisite for all PT Apprentices to be certified as nursing assistants (C.N.A.) prior to enrollment in the PT Fast Track Program. The PT Fast Track Program is a 50.5-unit course taking 12 months through Napa Valley College. This is an accredited course through the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
The PT Apprentice will be required to work 3,000 on the job training hours during this 21-month period. Travel to other facilities will be a requirement during clinical rotation. Travel fees will not be reimbursed by the state or Napa Valley College.
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
- You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on std 678
- Duties performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678. - Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Please attach a copy of your high school diploma
- If you have Foreign Transcripts, you will need to have them evaluated, see Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) (ca.gov)
- Please attach with your application a copy of your CNA certificate .
November 10, 206
December 1, 2026
Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking this brief survey DSH Recruitment Survey
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
Salary : $2,930 - $4,168