Job Posting: Psychiatric Technician Instructor (Training & Education Center)

Department of State Hospitals

JC-480888
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Psychiatric Technician Instructor (Training & Education Center)
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR

$6,147.00 - $8,907.00 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

Job Description and Duties

The Department of State Hospitals Napa is seeking a Psychiatric Technician who is dedicated and enthusiastic about teaching adult learners. An individual who is able to teach Psychiatric Technician Trainees, Psychiatric Technician Apprentices, and Psychiatric Technician Students in a training course designed to prepare them as Psychiatric Technicians. Able to teach non­medical and surgical nursing training to other hospital personnel.


Other responsibilites include developing and implement training courses, evaluate training outcomes, keeps records and prepares reports as required. This includes New Employee Orientation, Annual Review Training, and other core courses as assigned. Use approved lesson plans and associated documentation to ensure consistent, standardized training when presenting. Conduct courses using multiple techniques such as videos, PowerPoint, handouts, charts, interactive exercises, teach back, role-play, etc.

Also will routinely evaluate and review courses to ensure they are current, relevant, and meet hospital policies and outside regulatory agency requirements. Assist in scheduling, setup/breakdown of classroom, to include providing appropriate training materials and/or audio equipment needed for instruction. Ensuring proper documentation, sign in sheets and evaluations are prepared prior to conducting courses and completed appropriately. 


All applicants, regardless of the type of eligibility, must meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.  Please see link to this information, along with a duty statement available below.


Please note that the application submission cutoff date is set for the last day of every month. Applications received after this date will be processed during the next scheduled cutoff date.


To ensure your application will be considered for this recruitment, the following items are required:

  1. You must first take an examination to obtain eligibility in order to apply for this job vacancy. You may view the requirements and take the exam by visiting the following link: Psychiatric Technician Instructor Exam

 

  1. You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application and include complete work experience and all duties performed with Supervisor’s name and Contact information.  

 

  1. Attach a copy of licensure.

 

  1. Attach a copy of proof of degree and transcripts if education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be verified through a credentialing evaluation service and submitted with application STD. 678. 

 

Failure to complete the above steps may result in disqualification.

 

 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-480888
Position #(s):
480-547-8226-005
Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician Instructor (Training & Education Center)
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN INSTRUCTOR
$6,147.00 - $8,907.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness.  Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.




Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Psych Tech License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Attn: Exams & Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Exams & Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
Human Resources
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by visiting the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) web site and to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) web site for retirement and health benefit information.

 

Other benefits include:

  • Free Parking
  • On-site childcare
  • Electric Vehicle charging stations
  • Beautiful walking trails and access to parks
  • On-site exercise facility

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Melissa Eilbracht
(707) 253-5886
melissa.eilbracht@dsh.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Michael Vautrin
(707) 253-5723
Michael.Vautrin@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Stephan Saunders
(916) 938-4766
Stephan.Saunders@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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