What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) position at California Department of State Hospitals?
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-519123
Position #(s):
480-242-8252-303
480-242-8252-301
Working Title:
Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) CENTRAL NURSING SERVICES
Classification:
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$6,638.00 - $7,730.00 S
$6,927.00 - $8,320.00 T
$7,237.00 - $8,733.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Job Description And Duties
You must have list eligiblity in order to apply for this position. Establishing list eligibility is a separate process from applying for the vacancy. The direct link to the exam is below:
SPT EXAM LINK: CalCareers
CENTRAL NURSING SERVICES - SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
The Central Nursing Services - Central Staffing Office (CSO) has multiple openings for permanent, full-time Senior Psychiatric Technicians. This position will report to the CSO Unit Supervisor and Nursing Coordinator and is responsible for facilitating hospital-wide staffing across all three shifts, maintaining hospital-wide overtime lists, coordinating voluntary overtime, and communicating with multiple Programs/Departments regarding facility staffing needs.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, work with a variety of personalities, analyze and solve problems, establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others, exercise good judgment in decision making, and handle stressful situations tactfully.
Applications may be pre-screened and only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview.
All qualified applicants, SROA and Surplus employees are encouraged to apply.
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required.
Monthly Cut off dates: 06/30/26 & 08/03/2026. Applications received after the cut off date will be considered for the following month. Additional cut off dates may be added.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
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.
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa
Job Code #:
JC-519123
Position #(s):
480-242-8252-303
480-242-8252-301
Working Title:
Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) CENTRAL NURSING SERVICES
Classification:
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$6,638.00 - $7,730.00 S
$6,927.00 - $8,320.00 T
$7,237.00 - $8,733.00 U
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Job Description And Duties
You must have list eligiblity in order to apply for this position. Establishing list eligibility is a separate process from applying for the vacancy. The direct link to the exam is below:
SPT EXAM LINK: CalCareers
CENTRAL NURSING SERVICES - SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN
The Central Nursing Services - Central Staffing Office (CSO) has multiple openings for permanent, full-time Senior Psychiatric Technicians. This position will report to the CSO Unit Supervisor and Nursing Coordinator and is responsible for facilitating hospital-wide staffing across all three shifts, maintaining hospital-wide overtime lists, coordinating voluntary overtime, and communicating with multiple Programs/Departments regarding facility staffing needs.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, work with a variety of personalities, analyze and solve problems, establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of others, exercise good judgment in decision making, and handle stressful situations tactfully.
Applications may be pre-screened and only the most qualified candidates will be scheduled for an interview.
All qualified applicants, SROA and Surplus employees are encouraged to apply.
To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required.
Monthly Cut off dates: 06/30/26 & 08/03/2026. Applications received after the cut off date will be considered for the following month. Additional cut off dates may be added.
- You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “ Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) – JC 519123" 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.
- Please attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts
- Foreign transcripts must be evaluated and submitted with application STD. 678
- If applicable, you must include copies of any documents that will support you meet the minimum qualifications for this classification (e.g. Training and Development Assignment or out-of-class experience approved and documented in your Department’s Personnel Office). Failure to do so may disqualify you from this process. Employees who have SROA, Surplus or Reemployment Status may be considered first.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Department Information
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.
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa
Salary : $6,638 - $8,733