California Prison Health Care Services was created to restore a constitutional level of health care for the 170,000 inmates in California's correctional facilities. Providing quality care for people who previously had no voice in their own care is a noble cause and epic in scope. It requires individuals with an exceptional dedication to their profession and their patients.
A Psychiatric Technician works under direct nursing supervision to provide a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to adult inmates.
*Starting Salary:
$4,700 -$5,038/monthly
Benefits Include:
* Deferred Compensation Plans (Savings pool, 401k and 457 plan)
* Fourteen (14) paid holidays
* Generous paid vacation/sick leave or annual leave
* Health, Dental, Vision Care Plans
* Long Term Care Insurance (CalPERS)
* Flexible work hours (Management discretion)
*Salaries will be adjusted accordingly to comply with the provisions of the current furlough programs.
Requirements:
Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners (BVNPTE). (Applicants who are within four months of completing the Psychiatric Technician curriculum accredited by the BVNPTE will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure this license before they will be eligible for appointment.)
For more information on this position please read the
Bulletin.
The challenges of our work are tremendous. But the rewards of making such a significant difference in people's lives are even more impressive. We provide competitive compensation as well as the superior California State Employee benefits and retirement package.
You may apply for this position by clicking 'Apply Now.' Or you may mail a hard copy of your application and resume to the following address:
California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Pelican Bay State Prison
Plata Personnel - Janice Mazzettia
P.O. Box 7200
Crescent City,

Experience: Entry-Level
Education: 2 years
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