PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR

Job Posting:PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters JC-536660 - JC-536660 - PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR $6,331.00 - $9,174.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Final Filing Date: Until Filled 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. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions On-going interaction with individuals with developmental disabilities and severe psychiatric and behavioral conditions at STAR residence and in community settings, such as individuals’ homes, hospital or psychiatric settings. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. May be required to travel to locations throughout Northern California (for N. STAR) and Southern California (for S. STAR) with possible overnight stays. Works extended hours and/or varying shifts and/or at various sites as needed to meet staffing requirements; including working mandatory overtime as needed. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR $6,331.00 - $9,174.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The California Department of Developmental Services (Department) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. 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. As a state employee working for the Department, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below: The cut-off dates for this job posting are: 11/06/2026 11/20/2026 12/04/2026 Electronic application submission is highly encouraged. 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. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources. If you have not taken the Psychiatric Technician Instructor exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. Click here to gain list eligibility. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr