PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

The DDS State-Operated Stabilization Training Assessment Re-Integration (STAR) homes provide individuals with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities experiencing an acute crisis with person-centered support and crisis stabilization on a time-limited basis to enable them to successfully return home or transition to less restrictive living settings. The homes strive to empower individuals to be self-reliant as their skills, strengths, perseverance, and abilities allow so they can transition from crisis stabilization services to long-term community living. STAR currently provides services to adolescents (11-17 years old) and adults (18 years of age and older) who are receiving regional center services. The STAR homes are 4 to 5 bed homes located in community settings (Vacaville, Springville and Costa Mesa).

The Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training on nursing care and behavioral support plans to community direct care staff and consumers following established standards and procedures of the STAR residential and Crisis Assessment Stabilization Services (CAST) mobile crisis services. The PLPT provides basic and general behavioral training and psychiatric nursing care to STAR residents. The PLPT will perform on-site direct care, modeling, coaching, instruction and training with consumers and their caretakers / direct care staff in in community settings, such as consumer's homes, hospital or psychiatric settings.

This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave 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.

• PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-484075

Position #(s) : 472-922-8233-XXX

Working Title :

PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN

Classification :

PRE-LICENSED PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN $3,456.00 - $4,311.00

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 : Tulare County

Telework : In Office

Job Type :

9 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families

Please direct questions to : CentralValleySTARRecruitment@dds.ca.gov

Department Website : Special Requirements

The classification of Pre-Licensed Psychiatric Technician is a temporary classification in the Psychiatric Technician series. Incumbents must have been graduated from a training program for Psychiatric Technicians accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners or must have been accepted by that Board to take the licensing examination.

All positions in this class are established for nine months and all appointments are made on a temporary basis. Incumbents will be required to become licensed by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners within this nine-month period of time.

Application Instructions

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 : Until Filled

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 in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

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 Developmental Services - Headquarters

N / A

Attn : David Tonel

Cert Unit

1215 O Street, MS 10-40

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

Department of Developmental Services - Headquarters

N / A

David Tonel

Cert Unit

1215 O Street, MS 10-40

Sacramento , CA 95814

08 : 00 AM - 05 : 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 :

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

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below :

California State Employee Benefits Summary

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2025

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

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

This is a Non-Testing Class and anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for the position without taking an examination / assessment.

The next cut-off dates for this job posting are :

10 / 13 / 2025

10 / 27 / 2025

11 / 10 / 2025

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. This recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies that may occur during the life of the certification list.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and / or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts / diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate may be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the California Department of Human Resources.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.

Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

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.