California Department of Mental Health

Vacaville Psychiatric Program

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NURSING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Nursing Recruitment Brochure

MEDICAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, (Psychiatric)

  • Salary – Range J: $4144; Range K: $5055 - $6144
    Final Filing Date: Continuous Testing

The Vacaville Psychiatric Program is currently accepting applications on a continuous filing basis. The MTA is responsible for the observation of inmate-patients' condition and behavior, which includes suicidal, self-injurious acts or attempts, and assaultive behaviors. Provides supervision and assistance to inmatepatients after serious incidents; serves meals; provides escort services for inmate-patients to consultations, visits, hearings, etc. The MTA maintains the safety and security of the unit by routine/random clothed/unclothed body searches, dorm/cell searches and extractions and dorm/cell entries. Responds to emergencies and requests for assistance.

REGISTERED NURSE, (Forensic Facility)

  • Salary - Range A $ 4654 - $5865; B $ 4932 - $6239

New applicants are hired at the maximum salary of either Range A or Range B and receive the monthly Plata II equity and a recruitment and retention bonus.

  • Vacaville Plata II Equity Range A: $1159.14
  • Vacaville Plata II Equity Range B: $ 822.14
  • Vacaville R & R $200 per month
  • Final Filing Date: Until Filled

The DMH Psychiatric Program- Vacaville is located within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation California Medical Facility (CMF) Vacaville. The Intermediate Treatment Program (ITP) is accepting applications for a permanent full time position for Registered Nurse, FF. Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse the RN is responsible for administering direct nursing care to inmate-patients; assisting in the planning and evaluation of nursing care of assigned inmate-patients; assisting in the training and directing of other nursing service personnel; relieve supervisor as required, and perform other related duties as required.

 

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS

Before you can be appointed to a permanent position, you must first take an examination to obtain list eligibility. Permanent hires are made from the eligibility lists created by examining. Examination bulletins contain broad information which you will need to review to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications so you can apply to take the exam. If you meet the requirements on an examination bulletin, you may take the examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list.

OBTAINING LIST ELIGIBILITY

There are different types of exams. Depending on the classification, you can either take a written exam, oral interview exam, supplemental exam, education and experience exam or a combination exam having more than one exam plan. Your performance in the required examination will be compared with the performance of the others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores. You will need to be successful in all parts of the exam to obtain list eligibility. The exam bulletin will indicate which type of exam is being administered.

ONCE YOU HAVE OBTAINED LIST ELIGIBILITY

Successful candidates are divided into ranks by score. Only those in the top three ranks are "reachable" and ready for appointment. As the ranks are cleared, the next lowest rank becomes reachable. Why wait? Your new State Job is just a click away!

Equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation.

This department provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. 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.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For information pertaining to employment opportunities at the Vacaville Psychiatric Program, please contact:

  • Vacaville Psychiatric Program
    Selection Services

    P.O. Box 2297, Vacaville, CA 94696-2297
    Phone: (707) 449-6514 or (707) 449-6504
    Fax: (707) 453-7045

    Nurse Recruiter – Deborah Johnson-White

    Hiring Examination Coordinator - Georgia Samo

For other employment opportunities (including Exam Bulletins and State Applications) visit the DMH Jobs Section.