PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)

Job Description and Duties

Applicant Survey

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Please note: You must take and pass an examination for Psychiatric Technician (Safety) to establish list eligibility please go to the link below:

The Department of State Hospitals - Napa is accepting applications for multiple Permanent-Full time vacancies to the Psychiatric Technician (Safety) classification. The vacancies exist in various Programs within the Hospital. Positions and shift availability are limited. Experience is preferred, but not required. For more information, please contact Fe Naguit, at (707) 253-5026.

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely describes your work experience. SROA & Surplus Employees are encouraged to apply and will receive first consideration. Only the most qualified candidates that are reachable on the Certification List or eligible for lateral transfer will be scheduled for a hiring interview.

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will run until the position is filled. Position will be filled based upon budget approval.

Please attach a copy of your license with your application. Applications may be screened and only the most competitive will be invited for an interview.

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: 2/27/2026, 3/31/2026, 4/30/2026, 5/29/2026 and 06/30/2026.

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. Include “ PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY), JC -505019” 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
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE.

• To take the Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Examination go to

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.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.