Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - 12HR Med Room - Hospital Wide - MSH - 25-207
Department of State Hospitals
JC-488084 - Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - 12HR Med Room - Hospital Wide - MSH - 25-207
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,673.00 - $7,249.00 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: 8/21/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.
DSH-Metropolitan is accepting Employment Applications (STD-678 form) for those who are interested in Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Medication Room - Permanent/Fulltime - 12-Hour Shift positions.
Job Description: The incumbent will work under general supervision and, in addition to their custody responsibilities, are expected through their attitude, knowledge, and performance to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients; work to maintain order and supervise the conduct of patients, to protect and maintain the safety of persons and property; to provide a basic level of general behavioral psychiatric nursing care to patients who are mentally disordered offenders; and to participate in the overall psychiatric treatment program. Within the scope of licensure and certification, performs nursing procedures such as transcribing orders, administering medications and treatments, including oral medications, hypodermic injections, blood glucose monitoring (finger sticks), catheterization, enemas and taking and charting vital signs while maintaining the Unit Medication Room supplies.
Incumbents in this position will be assigned to work 12-hour shifts.
Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. (Applicants who are within four months of completing the Psychiatric Technician curriculum accredited by the BVNPTE will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure this license before they will be eligible for appointment.)
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.
The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.
EXAM LINK:
TRAINING EXPECTATIONS:
If selected it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).
***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
Face Coverings
While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488084
Position #(s):
...-XXX
Working Title: Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - 12HR Med Room - Hospital Wide - MSH - 25-207
Classification: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,673.00 - $6,599.00 S
$5,864.00 - $6,993.00 T
$6,079.00 - $7,249.00 U
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: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: DSH - Metropolitan
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).
Department Website:
Department Website:
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.
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Psychiatric Technician License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from .... It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.
All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: to and from dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/21/2025
Department of State Hospitals
JC-488084 - Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - 12HR Med Room - Hospital Wide - MSH - 25-207
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,673.00 - $7,249.00 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: 8/21/2025
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
Job Description and Duties
Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.
DSH-Metropolitan is accepting Employment Applications (STD-678 form) for those who are interested in Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Medication Room - Permanent/Fulltime - 12-Hour Shift positions.
Job Description: The incumbent will work under general supervision and, in addition to their custody responsibilities, are expected through their attitude, knowledge, and performance to facilitate the rehabilitation of patients; work to maintain order and supervise the conduct of patients, to protect and maintain the safety of persons and property; to provide a basic level of general behavioral psychiatric nursing care to patients who are mentally disordered offenders; and to participate in the overall psychiatric treatment program. Within the scope of licensure and certification, performs nursing procedures such as transcribing orders, administering medications and treatments, including oral medications, hypodermic injections, blood glucose monitoring (finger sticks), catheterization, enemas and taking and charting vital signs while maintaining the Unit Medication Room supplies.
Incumbents in this position will be assigned to work 12-hour shifts.
Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the BVNPTE. (Applicants who are within four months of completing the Psychiatric Technician curriculum accredited by the BVNPTE will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure this license before they will be eligible for appointment.)
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.
The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.
EXAM LINK:
TRAINING EXPECTATIONS:
If selected it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).
***Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
Face Coverings
While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-488084
Position #(s):
...-XXX
Working Title: Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - 12HR Med Room - Hospital Wide - MSH - 25-207
Classification: PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,673.00 - $6,599.00 S
$5,864.00 - $6,993.00 T
$6,079.00 - $7,249.00 U
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: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: DSH - Metropolitan
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).
Department Website:
Department Website:
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.
The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Psychiatric Technician License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from .... It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.
All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: to and from dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.
Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.
EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/21/2025
Job ID: 489254460
Originally Posted on: 8/13/2025
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