PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
California Department of State Hospitals · CA
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 7, 2026
Job Description
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-528683
Position #(s):
455-000-8253-902
Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Retired Annuitant
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,843.00 - $6,797.00 S Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.
$6,040.00 - $7,203.00 T Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.
$6,261.00 - $7,466.00 U Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Retired Annuitant
Facility:
DSH - Atascadero
Job Description And Duties
*** This advertisement is for Retired Annuitants . If you are not a retired State civil service employee, please see the advertisement for permanent, full time Psychiatric Technicians here . ***
The Psychiatric Technician (Safety) will be supervised by the Unit Supervisor, Supervising Registered Nurse, Program Assistant, and lead by a Senior Psychiatric Technician/Registered Nurse Lead or Alternate Shift Lead in the assigned Program/Unit at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
- Helps to create a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients
- Applies mental health principles and relationship security with patients
- Performs custody tasks including supervision of patient activities
- Searches for drugs, contraband, weapons, and inspect facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a patient
- Observes and intervenes in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts
- Applies and demonstrates knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
- Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI), that includes patient containment, heavy lifting, applying restraints, and responding to emergency situations throughout the hospital
- Performs nursing procedures such as administering medications including oral medications and hypodermic injection, observing patients’ physical condition and behavior and reporting significant changes to a shift supervisor, unit supervisor or physician and recording nursing notes: in the patients or inmate record
Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
.
Department Information
The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero
Job Code #:
JC-528683
Position #(s):
455-000-8253-902
Working Title:
Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Retired Annuitant
Classification:
PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY)
$5,843.00 - $6,797.00 S Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.
$6,040.00 - $7,203.00 T Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.
$6,261.00 - $7,466.00 U Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Retired Annuitant
Facility:
DSH - Atascadero
Job Description And Duties
*** This advertisement is for Retired Annuitants . If you are not a retired State civil service employee, please see the advertisement for permanent, full time Psychiatric Technicians here . ***
The Psychiatric Technician (Safety) will be supervised by the Unit Supervisor, Supervising Registered Nurse, Program Assistant, and lead by a Senior Psychiatric Technician/Registered Nurse Lead or Alternate Shift Lead in the assigned Program/Unit at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
- Helps to create a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients
- Applies mental health principles and relationship security with patients
- Performs custody tasks including supervision of patient activities
- Searches for drugs, contraband, weapons, and inspect facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a patient
- Observes and intervenes in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts
- Applies and demonstrates knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
- Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI), that includes patient containment, heavy lifting, applying restraints, and responding to emergency situations throughout the hospital
- Performs nursing procedures such as administering medications including oral medications and hypodermic injection, observing patients’ physical condition and behavior and reporting significant changes to a shift supervisor, unit supervisor or physician and recording nursing notes: in the patients or inmate record
Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
.
Department Information
The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero
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- US
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