PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR

Job Description and Duties The Department of Developmental Services (Department) is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their Crisis Assessment Stabilization Team (CAST). State-operated mobile crisis services provided by CAST is currently provided by our Northern, Central Valley and Southern State-Operated Stabilization Training Assistance Reintegration (STAR) homes. With a dedicated team of trained professionals, CAST provides services to individuals who are at risk of moving from their family home or out of home placement. CAST offers on-site assessments, in-home training and support to individuals continuing to experience crisis within the home, after Regional Centers have exhausted all other available crisis services in their catchment areas. CAST operates throughout the state, providing timely services to individuals in crisis, while also working collaboratively with community partners to promote long-term mental health and well-being. This position is eligible for a recruitment and retention pay differential of $300.00 per month. Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave Program. Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: https://www.research.net/r/ddsclinical You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. • 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) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. CERTIFICATION OR LICENSE: Become a Registered Behavior Technician within 12 months of initial employment or be a qualified behavior modification professional. Responsible for obtaining required continuing education units (CEUs) for license renewal and attending mandatory facility training (e.g., CPR, behavioral strategies, emergency response). Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Knowledge of: Cultural sensitivity for the population being served, positive behavioral supports, trauma informed care, coaching skills training, person-centered practices, and utilize less restrictive techniques to behavioral issues. The PT Instructor is highly preferred to have at least six months' prior experience providing direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities who have challenging behavior service needs. Ability to: Possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in this duty statement; work with individuals with developmental disabilities (e.g. autistic spectrum disorder, intellectual disability) and severe behavioral (e.g. aggression, self-injurious behavior, property destruction, and elopement) and psychiatric conditions and symptoms (e.g. psychosis, mood disorders, PTSD, and suicidal ideation); lift 100 pounds with assistance; complete and demonstrate competency in all required training and perform self-defense and hands-on intervention training, including two-person wall containment with resistive individuals up to 350 lbs. for up to 10 minutes; able to safely contain one limb of a combative individual up to 5 minutes; push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs. (including laundry or medication carts); quickly respond to alarm within 200 feet (may occur several times daily) in interior of building; able to run 100 yards; assist an individual to a standing position up to 350 lbs.; bend/squat up to 5 minutes; demonstrate the ability to provide positive behavioral supports with person-centered practices with individuals with developmental disabilities and work collaboratively with a team; and possess excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.