As an employee of the facility LOC Registry, a Psychiatric Technician Assistant may be required to work on any shift, any day of the week and on any residence/training site at the Developmental Center. Under the direction of supervisory staff, he/she assists licensed direct care staff by participating in the rehabilitation/habilitation treatment programs of client where assigned. The services provided fall within the scope of the job as specified by the California State Personnel Board.
Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.
This is a limited-term position which may be extended.
This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.
Interested individuals may take the Psychiatric Technician Assistant (Safety) examination by clicking the following link or copying and pasting the link into your web browser:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5291.
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.
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Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment.
This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Ongoing interaction with clients, personnel and the general public. Potential exposure to communicable disease, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory abilities to perform the duties contained in the duty statement.
Level of care employees will be required to perform the following Essential Functions:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
- Must be able to participate in client containment, intervention or restraint.
- Must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts.
- Must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so.
