What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) position at California Department of State Hospitals?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-524283
Position #(s):
437-000-8253-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:
Fresno County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DSH - Coalinga
Job Description And Duties
We Are Hiring for Psychiatric Technician (Safety)!
($5,843 - $7,466 Monthly)
The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Permanent Full-Time Psychiatric Technicians (Safety) positions. Under general direction, Psychiatric Technicians, in addition to their custody responsibilities, promote and implement principles of Wellness and Recovery, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 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 patients.
Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
-A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment-
-Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer-
-Annual merit based raises-
-Special retention pay-
- License reimbursement-
-Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans-
-3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California-
-Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college-
-Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few-
-Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking-
How To Apply
Click on the "Apply Now" button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application.
Please note: If you still need to take and pass an exam for Psychiatric Technician (Safety) to establish list eligibility please use the following link:
Exam is currently unavaiable until 7/22/2026. Please check back for further information.
Department Information
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings .
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Job Code #:
JC-524283
Position #(s):
437-000-8253-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:
Fresno County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DSH - Coalinga
Job Description And Duties
We Are Hiring for Psychiatric Technician (Safety)!
($5,843 - $7,466 Monthly)
The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for multiple Permanent Full-Time Psychiatric Technicians (Safety) positions. Under general direction, Psychiatric Technicians, in addition to their custody responsibilities, promote and implement principles of Wellness and Recovery, and Psychiatric Rehabilitation, 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 patients.
Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
-A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment-
-Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer-
-Annual merit based raises-
-Special retention pay-
- License reimbursement-
-Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans-
-3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California-
-Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college-
-Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few-
-Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking-
How To Apply
Click on the "Apply Now" button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application.
Please note: If you still need to take and pass an exam for Psychiatric Technician (Safety) to establish list eligibility please use the following link:
Exam is currently unavaiable until 7/22/2026. Please check back for further information.
- Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
Department Information
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings .
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Salary : $5,843 - $7,466