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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 (visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• 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!

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About California Correctional Health Care Services

Established to oversee and provide timely access to quality health care in all adult correctional facilities operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in California, California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking dedicated health care professionals to continue this important mission. In return we offer all of the benefits of employment with State of California, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options; generous paid time off; and retirement options that include a pension and 401(k) and 457 accounts. Plus, with locations throughout the state, you’re sure to find your perfect fit!

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