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Psychiatric Technician at California Correctional Health Care Services

California Correctional Health Care Services
$71,460 - $105,084/year

JOB DESCRIPTION

Psychiatric Technician


Do you have a passion for advancing mental health care? California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)/California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking dedicated professionals, like you, to provide compassionate care to our diverse patient population.


$71,460 - $105,084 annual salary

Psychiatric Technicians providing care within one of our Psychiatric Inpatient Units receive an additional 15% Stipend of Base Pay



Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting, you will:

  • Provide a basic level of psychiatric and general nursing care.
  • Observe patients’ physical condition and behavior and report significant changes.
  • Participate in the development of treatment plans.
  • Update and maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Assist rehabilitation therapists with occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs.


You must possess a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners (BVNPTE).


In return for your efforts, CCHCS/CDCR offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • State of California retirement that vests in five years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Robust 401(k) and 457(b) savings plans
  • Reimbursement for license and certificate renewals
  • And much more
  • We currently have opportunities available throughout California, which means you’re sure to find the perfect fit.



    EOE