Psychiatric Technician

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)Elk Grove, CA, United States

30+ days ago

Salary

$71,460.00–$105,084.00 yearly

Job description

Position : Psychiatric Technician

Annual Salary Range :

71,460 - $105,084

Are you passionate about 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.

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

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Robust 401(k) and 457(b) savings plans

Reimbursement for license and certificate renewals

And much more

Positions are available throughout the State of California – apply today!

Employment Type : Full Time

Salary : $71,460 - $105,084 Annual

Bonus / Commission : No