Psychiatric Technician
$71.46k - $105.08kCalifornia Correctional Health Care Services
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 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.
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Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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