PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Department of State Hospitals · San Luis Obispo County

Salary: $3,560 – $4,440 per month

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties The Department of State Hospitals- Napa, Registry Department is currently accepting applications for full time, limited term (9 months) Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (PLPT) vacancies. We are seeking PLPT(S) who are committed to supporting Napa Registry Pool with duties related to escorting patients to and from on grounds clinics, Family Visitors Center, Community Hospital, Program/Unit and Central Staffing Office coverage. For more information, please contact Evan.Bernardino, Nursing Coordinator at (707) 254-2446 Positions will be filled based upon budget approval. This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will run until filled with the following cutoff dates: 9/30/2026, 10/30/2026, 11/30/2026 and12/30/2026. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required: • You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “PRE – Licensed Psychiatric Technician – JC# 529822” 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. • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678 • Completion of a Psychiatric Technician training program accredited by the BVNPTE. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
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Job Description and Duties

The Department of State Hospitals- Napa, Registry Department is currently accepting applications for full time, limited term (9 months) Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technicians (PLPT) vacancies.

We are seeking PLPT(S) who are committed to supporting Napa Registry Pool with duties related to escorting patients to and from on grounds clinics, Family Visitors Center, Community Hospital, Program/Unit and Central Staffing Office coverage.

For more information, please contact Evan.Bernardino, Nursing Coordinator at (707) 254-2446

Positions will be filled based upon budget approval. This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will run until filled with the following cutoff dates: 9/30/2026, 10/30/2026, 11/30/2026 and12/30/2026.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

  • You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “PRE – Licensed Psychiatric Technician – JC# 529822” 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.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678
  • Completion of a Psychiatric Technician training program accredited by the BVNPTE.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on July 23, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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