What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY) position at California Department of State Hospitals?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-520000
Position #(s):
480-000-8236-XXX
Working Title:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)
$18.46 - $25.15
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:
Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Job Description And Duties
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.
For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: DSH Recruitment Survey
The Department of State Hospitals- Napa, Registry Department is currently accepting applications for Permanent, Intermittent Psychiatric Technician Assistants(S) (PTA) vacancies. We are seeking PTA(S) who are committed to supporting DSH-Napa Registry Pool with duties related to escorting patients to and from on grounds clinics, Family Visitors Center, Community hospital, Program/Unit and Central Staffing Office coverage. Permanent, Intermittent employees work up to 1500 hours per fiscal year. In order to maintain a position in the Registry all permanent, intermittent employees are required to work a minimum of: Twelve (12) 8-hour shifts per calendar month at least six (6) of which must be weekend shifts; Three (3) major holidays and three (3) high need days per calendar year must be worked (requirements are defined in registry guidelines). These minimum requirements are based on current operational need and may be subject to change.
Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview. For more information, please contact Evan Bernardino, Nursing Coordinator at (707) 254-2446.
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will run until filled with the following cut off dates: 6/30/2026, 7/29/2026, 8/29/2026 AND 9/30/2026.
Position will be filled based upon budget approval.
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
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-520000
Position #(s):
480-000-8236-XXX
Working Title:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)
$18.46 - $25.15
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:
Permanent Intermittent - 1500 Hours
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Job Description And Duties
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.
For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113
Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: DSH Recruitment Survey
The Department of State Hospitals- Napa, Registry Department is currently accepting applications for Permanent, Intermittent Psychiatric Technician Assistants(S) (PTA) vacancies. We are seeking PTA(S) who are committed to supporting DSH-Napa Registry Pool with duties related to escorting patients to and from on grounds clinics, Family Visitors Center, Community hospital, Program/Unit and Central Staffing Office coverage. Permanent, Intermittent employees work up to 1500 hours per fiscal year. In order to maintain a position in the Registry all permanent, intermittent employees are required to work a minimum of: Twelve (12) 8-hour shifts per calendar month at least six (6) of which must be weekend shifts; Three (3) major holidays and three (3) high need days per calendar year must be worked (requirements are defined in registry guidelines). These minimum requirements are based on current operational need and may be subject to change.
Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview. For more information, please contact Evan Bernardino, Nursing Coordinator at (707) 254-2446.
This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will run until filled with the following cut off dates: 6/30/2026, 7/29/2026, 8/29/2026 AND 9/30/2026.
Position will be filled based upon budget approval.
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:
- You must complete the STD 678 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION in its entirety. Include “ PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY), JC 52000 ” in the “JOB TITLE(S)” section of the application.
- Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 - Incomplete applications will not be considered .
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678
- A copy of a valid CNA certificate issued by the California Department of Health Services.
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 : $18 - $25