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PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals
Fresno, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-502544

Position #(s):

437-000-8253-XXX

Working Title:

Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - RETIRED ANNUITANT

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:

Retired Annuitant

Facility:

DSH - Coalinga

Job Description And Duties

We Are Hiring for Retired Annuitant Psychiatric Technician (Safety)!

($5,843 - $7,466 Monthly)

Salary subjected to hours worked on monthly basis

  • This advertisement is for Retired Annuitants. If you are not a retired State civil service employee, please see the advertisement for permanent, full time Psychiatric Technicians: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=496398

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applicationsfor multiple Retired Annuitant Psychiatric Technicians (Safety) positions.

In accepting employment as an retired annuitant, the employee agrees to comply with the minimum work requirements and scheduling parameters determined by your supervisor. You may be moved to another work location during your shift according to facility needs.

All state civil service employees are currently subjected to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP), which entails a reduction in monthly gross salary but provides PLP leave credits in lieu of Pay through June 20, 2027. The amount of salary reduction is dependent upon the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU for this position is California Association of Psychiatric Technician (CAPT), subject to 5% in salary reduction, accruing approximately 3-5 hours of PLP each month.

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: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3096

  • 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 .

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

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