Senior Psychiatric Technician
2 days ago
This position is for Coalinga State Hospital.
The Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) provides direction to nursing personnel and is responsible for directing the work of an 8-hour shift or an organized nursing unit; and relieves unit supervisors as required.
Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) is responsible for providing direct nursing care, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients, providing direction to other personnel who assist them in providing such care; assisting physicians as directed; providing general psychiatric nursing care to patients; and participating in the overall psychiatric treatment program.
Working Conditions
The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and repeat health reviews whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job duties.
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) Valid Psychiatric Technician License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have 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. Please visit the CalHR web site to find information on the Senior Psychiatric Technician (Safety) Exam.
This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Full-time and/or Limited Term/Full-time vacancies that may occur at Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga. Limited Term positions established as 12 months may be extend to 24 months or may become permanent.
Benefits
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RetirementLearn more about the defined benefit plan that is offered to state employees through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) based on years of service, age and final compensation. CalPERS also offers disability retirement, partial service retirement, and death benefits for eligible employees.
401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus)Offers a voluntary benefit that allows you to contribute to both a 401(k) and a 457(b) plan to enhance your retirement benefit. This allows you to contribute, through payroll deduction, up to twice the amount available to the private sector and most public sector employees. You can contribute on both a pre-tax and an after-tax designated Roth basis that offers you the opportunity to take advantage of tax savings now and in the future.
California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary Benefit Description Additional InformationCash In Lieu of Health and/or Dental Benefits (Cash Option)
Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and/or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and/or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.
Common Carrier Travel and Accident Insurance – for Excluded Employees OnlyOffers employer-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance to managers, supervisors and other specified employees who travel on state business.
Commute ProgramVoluntary benefits that subsidize commuting expenses for eligible employees who commute to and from work using public transportation, vanpools, or bicycles.
Consolidated Benefits (CoBen)Provides a benefit allowance, rather than specific contribution amounts for health, dental and vision benefits. You may receive additional taxable income each month, depending on the total cost of the benefit plans you choose.
Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.
Death BenefitsBenefits available to legal survivors and/or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook.
Planning Ahead Handbook | Dental BenefitsOffers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans.
Employee Assistance ProgramEmployer-paid program offers free professional and confidential short-term counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents, as well as valuable information on a variety of topics including financial, legal, and wellness.
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Health BenefitsOffers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage.
CalPERS Health and WellnessPromotes a work environment that encourages healthy lifestyle choices, decreases the risk of illness and disease and enhances employee effectiveness and well-being.
Long-Term Care ProgramOffers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members.
Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement ProgramOffers a retirement savings program for part-time, seasonal and temporary employees who are not covered by CalPERS or Social Security.
Reimbursement AccountsAllows you to set pre-taxed money aside in a reimbursement account to pay for certain kinds of medical and dependent care expenses. You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.
Third-Party Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement Account ProgramAllows you to deduct a specific pre-tax amount for work-related parking fees from your pay. Available to employees who drive a personal vehicle to work or to a location from which the employee commutes to work and pays for parking.
Vision BenefitsEmployer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses. An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.
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