PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY)

Working Title Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) - Medical Services/Central Supply - MSH - Various Classification PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT (SAFETY) Position Details Job Code #: JC-534700 Position #(s): 487-202-8236-XXX $3,201.00 - $4,360.00 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: Los Angeles County Telework: In Office Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time Facility: DSH - Metropolitan Job Description And Duties Position is Limited-Term for 12 months. This position may be terminated at any time or may become Permanent at a later date. Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk. Under general supervision of the Registered Nurse Shift Lead / Supervising Registered Nurse. The Psychiatric Technician Assistant assists licensed staff in carrying out activity and training programs for clients/patients. Part of the Interdisciplinary Team fulfilling and demonstrating basic nursing care. Training Expectations If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical). Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility. Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade and a valid CA CNA license. Eligibility Exam Information To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements. Exam Link Department Information Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026). Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey Department Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of State Hospitals