Most large state facilities that employ Psych Techs and related employees are hiring them on a continuous basis. However, there currently is a temporary hiring slowdown at some state facilities. Nevertheless, if you are interested in working at one of these facilities, contact their personnel department so that you may be considered as soon as possible.

For job openings in the four state developmental centers and one community facility, check the DDS employment opportunities page. Also check our website's developmental center listing.

For job openings in the five state hospitals, check the DMH job opportunities page. Also check our website's listing of state hospitals and contact the personnel office as noted.

For job openings in the state adult and youth prisons, check the Psychiatric Technician (Safety) listing on the continuous exams page of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Or check our own website's listing of CDCR facilities and contact the personnel office as noted. You may also enquire with California Correctional Health Care Services, the federal receivership charged with increasing medical and mental-health staffing and services in California adult prisons. Their recruitment number is (877) 793-HIRE.