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California Dept. of State Hospitals
1215 O St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Full Healthcare

Enjoy peace of mind with top-tier health, dental, and vision benefits for your entire family.

Time Off

Paid Holiday, Vacation, & Paid Leave Benefits.

Our Staff Loves DSH

State benefits are great for retirement. Pay is above market and fantastic for the amount of work you do. Overtime is always available, this can be good and bad as you decide. Thorough orientation, it lasts about 4 weeks in class and 2–3 weeks on the floor. 

DSH Psychiatric Technician
DSH Psychiatric Technician

Pay, and Co-workers who have integrity and are open to mentoring you and guiding in the right direction, i.e. suggestions of subjects to look more into - Seeing some improvement in a patient's functioning.

Interested in Becoming a Psychiatric Technician?

The California Dept. of State Hospitals (DSH) offers a special program through California Community Colleges where you can train to become a Psych Tech. The best part: you are first in line for a job with DSH. Find out more by clicking the green button.

PSYCHIATRIC TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Make a Career of Caring

Now Hiring Psychiatric Technicians

Make a real difference in the lives of others, while earning a competitive salary, benefits, and more.

Are you a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Certified Nursing Assistant? Have you considered a career as a Psychiatric Technician?

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DSH: A Great Workplace

We're seeking compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Technicians to join our team at California Department of State Hospitals.

If you are currently a CNA or LVN, you already have many of the skills necessary to work as a Psychiatric Technician. And DSH can help you get additional training and certification.

Some of the ways DSH is a great workplace include:

  •     People-first mindset
  •     Career pathways
  •     Professional development
  •     Coaching & mentoring
  •     Collaborative mindset

Plus, say goodbye to student loan debt! DSH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives the remainder of a borrower’s student loans after 10 years of public service work.

Join us as we provide care for one of California’s most vulnerable populations—those struggling with severe mental illness.

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Earn up to $86,988 per year – your final salary is determined by licensing status and previous experience.

Excellent Pay

Retirement

CalPERS pension, a stable and predictable income for your retirement years.

Savings Plan

Savings Plus 401k & 457(b) plan that boosts your retirement through payroll deductions.

Insurance

Life Insurance, Long-Term Care & Disability Insurance, and Worker’s Compensation

Student Loan Forgiveness

  • DSH is a Qualifying Employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

  • The PSLF is a federal program which forgives the remainder of a borrower’s student loans after 10 years of public service work.

  • If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.

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