What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) position at California Department of State Hospitals?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-520404
Position #(s):
487-052-8253-XXX
Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Hospital Wide - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various
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:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DSH - Metropolitan
Job Description And Duties
We Are Hosting a Rapid Hiring Event!
To attend on July 10 th , 2026 you must:
This advertisement will run through July 3 rd , 2026 or until vacancy availability has reached capacity .
We are accepting applications for multiple Permanent/Full-Time Psychiatric Technician positions.
Under general supervision, incumbents administer care to forensic, LPS, and medically fragile patients; assist in planning and evaluation of nursing care; provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care; and are expected to facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients.
Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.
TRAINING EXPECTATIONS: If selected it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled up to 30 days for level of care staff.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.
DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).
Job Code #:
JC-520404
Position #(s):
487-052-8253-XXX
Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Hospital Wide - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various
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:
Los Angeles County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DSH - Metropolitan
Job Description And Duties
We Are Hosting a Rapid Hiring Event!
To attend on July 10 th , 2026 you must:
- Have a valid CA Psychiatric Technician license
- Obtain eligibility status if you don’t already have it:
- Exam Bulletin - Psychiatric Technician (Safety)
- Apply to this job posting
- Book your pre-employment appointment:
- After completing steps 1 to 3, you will receive an email to book your event appointment for July 10 th
This advertisement will run through July 3 rd , 2026 or until vacancy availability has reached capacity .
We are accepting applications for multiple Permanent/Full-Time Psychiatric Technician positions.
Under general supervision, incumbents administer care to forensic, LPS, and medically fragile patients; assist in planning and evaluation of nursing care; provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care; and are expected to facilitate the rehabilitation of forensic clients and patients.
Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.
TRAINING EXPECTATIONS: If selected it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled up to 30 days for level of care staff.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.
DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).
- Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
Salary : $5,843 - $7,466