STUDENT ASSISTANT

STUDENT ASSISTANT - MUSIC THERAPY INTERN

The Department of State Hospitals - Napa, Rehabilitation Therapy Services Department has a vacancy for Student Assistant - Music Therapy Intern.

Under the supervision of their discipline specific intern supervisor, they will learn and practice: providing rehabilitative programs and services through appropriate individual assessment, treatment, service planning, therapeutic activities, discharge planning and community reintegration by using the principles and practices of these disciplines to develop, maintain, or restore physical, emotional, and social competencies.

Applications will be screened and only the most competitive candidates will be invited for an interview. Failure to include necessary documents may also exclude you from the hiring process. P osition will be filled based upon budget approval. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please contact the Chief of Rehabilitation Therapy Services with any questions: Camille.Gentry@dsh.ca.gov

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please note that the application submission cutoff date is set for the 15 th of every month. Applications received after this date will be processed during the next scheduled cutoff date.

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

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety . All relatable experience and education should be included to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Duties Performed, Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed.

• Attach college transcripts and Proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in, an appropriate college or university program

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

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-501465

Position #(s):
480-190-4870-902

Working Title:
STUDENT ASSISTANT - MUSIC THERAPY INTERN

Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT $3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A
$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B
$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C
$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D
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:
Student Assistant

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/napa

Special Requirements

• 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.

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: 2/8/2026
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

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
Closed for lunch from 12:00PM - 1:00PM Monday - Friday
07:00 AM - 04:00 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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 can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Free Parking.

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/napa
Human Resources Contact:
Melissa Eilbracht
(707) 253-5886
melissa.eilbracht@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:
Tiffani Emerson-Morris
(707) 312-6255
tiffani.emersonmorris@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.

Alternate Range Criteria 060
ALTERNATE RANGE CRITERIA 60 Revised 11/6/90
Range A. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with lower division undergraduate standing. (Lower division typically refers to freshmen or sophomores who have completed no more than 60 semester units acceptable toward graduation.)

Range B. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with upper division undergraduate standing. (Upper division typically refers to juniors or seniors who have completed not less than 60 nor more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation.)

Range C. Enrollment as a student in a college or university with upper division undergraduate standing (upper division typically refers to juniors or seniors who have completed not less than 60 nor more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation) and a minimum of 500 hours' work experience in a student program in the California state service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from the California state service.)

Range D. Evidence of successful completion of one year of upper division work in accounting, business administration, economics, or related fields including either: (1) at least 12 semester hours of courses related to fiscal management such as elementary and advanced accounting, auditing, cost accounting, or business law; or (2) at least 12 semester hours of courses related to management information systems or computer science.
or
Evidence of successful completion or more than 120 semester units acceptable toward graduation and proof of application for enrollment in supplemental college course work. or A minimum of 1,000 hours of experience in a student program in the California state service. (The State College and University school systems are typically excluded from the California state service.)

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.

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