Psychiatric TechnicianCALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS • Bakersfield, CA, US

Psychiatric Technician

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS • Bakersfield, CA, US

13 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

About the Company

CDCR is committed to providing quality care and services to individuals with mental health needs. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients while fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

About the Role

The Temporary Relief Psychiatric Technician will provide essential psychiatric nursing care under the direction of the Institution's CEO / CNE or designee, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
Schedule is Thursday-Monday, Friday-Tuesday, or Saturday-Wednesday, 2pm-10 : 30pm

Responsibilities

Give a basic level of general behavioral and psychiatric nursing care to mentally or developmentally disabled patient / youth;

Conduct daily clinical rounds and monitoring of patient / youth with signs and symptoms of mental illness;

Under general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Medical Doctor (MD), perform psychiatric nursing procedures, such as administer medications and treatments, including hypodermic injections, take and chart temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration, and all other basic general nursing procedures within the scope of licensure;

Work with other disciplines as part of Treatment Team in the development of treatment plans and objectives from assessments in providing an overall treatment program for patient / youth;

Assist in the development of group and individual therapy regimens. Act as a provider of group therapy to patient / youth;

Provide liaison activities with custody personnel in management of mentally or developmentally disabled patient / youth;

Observe patients' / youths' physical condition and behavior, and report significant changes;

Prepare and coordinate clinical appointment dates and times, and assist in having patient / youth present at their clinical appointments;

Assist in first responder duties, such as giving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid as needed;

Follow completely and accurately all documentation procedures as required by the CDCR / CCHCS;

Help to create a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patient / youth.

Qualifications

Twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.

Possess and maintain while providing services to the CDCR a current and valid license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician in order to perform services in the State of California.

Any Temporary / Relief Psychiatric Technicians providing services through this Agreement must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the CDCR / CCHCS. All Temporary / Relief Psychiatric Technicians must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language. Any Temporary / Relief Psychiatric Technicians who fails to meet the minimum qualifications shall not be permitted to perform services.

Required Skills

Proficiency in the English language.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Skills

Experience in psychiatric nursing.

Ability to work as part of a treatment team.

Pay range and compensation package

$55.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

RPS is an equal opportunity recruitment agency and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Create a job alert for this search

Psychiatric Technician • Bakersfield, CA, US

Related jobs

Had a Healthy Pregnancy? Earn $50k–$100k as an Ivy Surrogate

Ivy Surrogacy • Richgrove, CA, US

Full-time +1

Becoming a surrogate mother is one of the greatest gifts of life!.Ivy Surrogacy is a third-party reproductive agency for parents all over the world seeking. At Ivy Surrogacy, we genuinely believe we...Show more

Last updated: 12 days ago • Promoted

Unlicensed Clinician - Mental Health 637

Telecare Corporation • Bakersfield, CA, United States

Full-time

They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean.Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live. What You Will Do to Change Lives.The Clinici...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Psychiatrist ($317,000 bonus) Full Time Opportunity

Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group • Bakersfield, US

Full-time +1

Salary range includes incentives that are contingent upon skills, competencies, and geographic location.The earnings included in the salary range are contingent upon requisite Board Certification.P...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Maintenance Technician I

Avantor • Bakersfield, CA, United States

Full-time

Avantor is looking for a Maintenance Technician to perform predictive maintenance (PdM) tasks, including collecting ultrasound, vibration, infrared thermography, and oil samples to monitor equipmen...Show more

Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted

Licensed Psychiatric NP

Headway • Bakersfield, CA, US

Full-time

Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.Wage : Between $144-$222 an hour.Did you know that you can build a flexible private practice on your terms as a psychiatric nurse practitioner?.Whether you wa...Show more

Last updated: 27 days ago • Promoted

Psychiatry

CompHealth • Bakersfield, California, US

Full-time

Psychiatry physician employment in California : Practicing in Bakersfield, CA, offers physicians a diverse population and a strong demand for healthcare services. The city's central location provide...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Lab Technician 1

Pace Analytical Services, LLC • Bakersfield, CA, United States

Full-time

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PM.Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward. to innovate and advance all aspects...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Psychiatric Technician - Statewide in CA

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation • Woody, California, US

Full-time

Psychiatric Technician - Statewide in CA Position : Psychiatric Technician Location : Statewide - Multiple Locations Throughout California Annual Salary Range : $71,460 - $105,084 California Correctio...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN (SAFETY) - HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON (FT)

California Correctional Health Care Services • Bakersfield, CA, US

Full-time

Do you have a passion for advancing mental health care? California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) / California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking dedicated prof...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Become a surrogate with Ivy Surrogacy to bless a family

Ivy Surrogacy • Richgrove, CA, US

Full-time +1

Last updated: 18 days ago • Promoted

Psychiatric Technician (Safety) - Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (RJD)

California Correctional Health Care Services • Bakersfield, CA, US

Full-time

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

LPT - Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Corrections

Ro Health • Bakersfield, CA, United States

Full-time

LPT - Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Corrections.Ro Health is looking for a dedicated Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to join our healthcare team at a California State Prison!.This positio...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

PHYSICAL THERAPIST I, CF - Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP)

State of California • Bakersfield, CA, United States

Full-time +2

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargai...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Child Psychiatrist ($325,000 sign on bonus)

Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group • Bakersfield, US

Full-time +1

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Make up to $85k as Surrogate!!!!

Surrogacy4All • Richgrove, CA, US

Full-time

We are currently hiring Surrogate Mothers throughout the USA and Canada to join our team.No waiting! You can start today!. Surrogacy4All founded in 2006, is a professional, friendly, surrogate-focus...Show more

Last updated: 22 days ago • Promoted

Physician (MD / DO) - Psychiatry - General / Other - $350,000 to $450,000 per year in Bakersfield, CA

LocumJobsOnline • Bakersfield, CA, US

Full-time

LocumJobsOnline is working with CompHealth to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Bakersfield, California, 93309!.Practicing in Bakersfield, CA, offers physicians a diverse population and a strong de...Show more

Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted

Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Psychiatry - General / Other in Bakersfield, CA

LocumJobsOnline • Bakersfield, CA, US

Full-time

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in Bakersfield, California, 93308!.Adelphi is seeking psychiatrists to provide psychiatric services at a correctiona...Show more

Last updated: 25 days ago • Promoted

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Hybrid

Headlight • Bakersfield, CA, US

Full-time

Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare.Founded by psychiatrists , Headlight is more than a company : it’s a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis...Show more

Last updated: less than 1 hour ago • Promoted • New!