SENIOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Job Description and Duties On an assigned shift, the Senior Psychiatric Technician directs and/or provides for the care, treatment, and training of individuals following established standards and procedures. A Senior Psychiatric Technician must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts and must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so. *Program, Unit and Shift to be Determined. *Must maintain required license to practice as a Licensed Psychiatric Technician. This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only. Individuals who do not currently have an appropriate eligibility for this classification must take and pass the Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) examination to establish list eligibility. To take the exam, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser to be taken to the Exam Bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5293. Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of Personal Leave. Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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. • The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired. • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Psychiatric Technician License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Selected candidates are subject to all applicable pre-employment requirements. Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. Application Requirements Applicants must submit a completed Standard State Application (STD. 678) and proof of a valid Psychiatric Technician license by the final filing date. Applications must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title section. Applicants should also indicate the type of eligibility they currently possess that qualifies them to apply for the position. In the Employment History section of the application, applicants must provide: • Complete From and To dates, including month, day, and year. • Hours worked per week as a whole number, not a range. • Total time worked in years and months. • A complete description of the duties performed for each position. Applications that state “see resume” in place of completing the Duties Performed section are not acceptable. Applications that do not contain the required information or documentation may be considered incomplete and may not be processed. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below. NOTE: All appointments are subject to applicable State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, as well as required pre-employment clearances. Further information regarding these requirements is available through the California Department of Human Resources at www.calhr.ca.gov.