What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) position at California Department of State Hospitals?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-512141
Position #(s):
502-000-8253-XXX
Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician (Safety)
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,843.00 - $6,797.00 S
$6,040.00 - $7,203.00 T
$6,261.00 - $7,466.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Job Description And Duties
We Are Hosting a Rapid Hiring Event for Psychiatric Technicians!
Applications submitted to this advertisement will only be used to fill PM and Overnight vacancies during Patton’s Rapid Hiring Event, Thursday April 23, 2026, from 8:00am – 5:00pm at DSH-Patton, 3102 E. Highland Avenue, Patton, CA 92369.
Applicants must be present for an interview .
Click here to reserve your interview spot!
To be able to interview during the Rapid Hiring Event, you must apply to this job posting. Please also register for the Event by clicking on the link above.
Patton State Hospital Human Resources Department is accepting applications for multiple PM and Overnight Permanent, Full-Time appointments to the Psychiatric Technician classification. Psychiatric Technicians are under the direct supervision of the Unit Supervisor or Supervising Registered Nurse.
Psychiatric Technicians work under general supervision. In addition to their custody responsibilities, incumbents provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected through their attitude, knowledge, and performance to facilitate the rehabilitation of clients/patients.
Psychiatric Technicians work to maintain order and supervise the conduct of clients/patients, to protect and maintain the safety of persons and property; to provide a basic level of general behavioral psychiatric nursing care to clients/patients who are mentally disordered offenders; and to participate in the overall psychiatric treatment program.
Successful candidates should possess the ability to learn and apply sound judgment, including emergency situations, for the protection of persons and property; apply basic nursing knowledge, skills and attitudes; establish effective therapeutic relationships with mentally disordered clients/patients; recognize symptoms requiring medical or psychiatric attention; think and act quickly in emergencies; work with a treatment team to provide occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs for clients/patients; follow directions; keep appropriate records; develop clear and concise reports of incidents; analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
In order to be eligible to move forward with your application please be sure to click on the link below to be directed to the exam. Be sure to follow all the directions carefully. The exam IS required to gain eligibility. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully. Psychiatric Technician exam link
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
3102 E Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Job Code #:
JC-512141
Position #(s):
502-000-8253-XXX
Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician (Safety)
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,843.00 - $6,797.00 S
$6,040.00 - $7,203.00 T
$6,261.00 - $7,466.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Bernardino County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
Job Description And Duties
We Are Hosting a Rapid Hiring Event for Psychiatric Technicians!
Applications submitted to this advertisement will only be used to fill PM and Overnight vacancies during Patton’s Rapid Hiring Event, Thursday April 23, 2026, from 8:00am – 5:00pm at DSH-Patton, 3102 E. Highland Avenue, Patton, CA 92369.
Applicants must be present for an interview .
Click here to reserve your interview spot!
To be able to interview during the Rapid Hiring Event, you must apply to this job posting. Please also register for the Event by clicking on the link above.
Patton State Hospital Human Resources Department is accepting applications for multiple PM and Overnight Permanent, Full-Time appointments to the Psychiatric Technician classification. Psychiatric Technicians are under the direct supervision of the Unit Supervisor or Supervising Registered Nurse.
Psychiatric Technicians work under general supervision. In addition to their custody responsibilities, incumbents provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care and are expected through their attitude, knowledge, and performance to facilitate the rehabilitation of clients/patients.
Psychiatric Technicians work to maintain order and supervise the conduct of clients/patients, to protect and maintain the safety of persons and property; to provide a basic level of general behavioral psychiatric nursing care to clients/patients who are mentally disordered offenders; and to participate in the overall psychiatric treatment program.
Successful candidates should possess the ability to learn and apply sound judgment, including emergency situations, for the protection of persons and property; apply basic nursing knowledge, skills and attitudes; establish effective therapeutic relationships with mentally disordered clients/patients; recognize symptoms requiring medical or psychiatric attention; think and act quickly in emergencies; work with a treatment team to provide occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs for clients/patients; follow directions; keep appropriate records; develop clear and concise reports of incidents; analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
In order to be eligible to move forward with your application please be sure to click on the link below to be directed to the exam. Be sure to follow all the directions carefully. The exam IS required to gain eligibility. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully. Psychiatric Technician exam link
The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
3102 E Highland Avenue
Patton, CA 92369
http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Salary : $5,843 - $7,466