Department State Hospitals- Patton State Hospital

  • Department of State Hospitals Attn: Human Resources-Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton, CA 92369
  • http://www.dsh.ca.gov/

The Department of State Hospitals-Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital located in Patton, CA, in San Bernardino County.  DSH-Patton was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Approximately 2,380 employees work at DSH-Patton providing around-the-clock care, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, psychiatric technicians, registered nurses, registered dieticians and other clinical and administrative staff. There are approximately 349 different job classifications at the facility, including hospital police, kitchen staff, custodial staff, warehouse workers, groundskeepers, information technology staff, plant operations staff, spiritual leaders, and other clinical and administrative staff.

Aug 24, 2026
Full time
$8,010 monthly
Department State Hospitals- Patton State Hospital San Bernardino, CA
Human Resources is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time Physical Therapist II for the Medical Services Department.  The Physical Therapist II must hold a current Physical Therapy license in the State of California. The Physical Therapist II plans, coordinates, and provides physical therapy treatment at Patton State Hospital in collaboration with a Medical Doctor, Psychiatrist, and/or Wellness Recovery Team leader. As a supervisory-level classification, the Physical II may oversee the Physical Therapy Program and supervise the activities of Physical Therapist I staff, Physical Therapy Assistants, and Occupational Therapists within the Medical Services Physical Therapy area. In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Physical Therapist II classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the...
Aug 24, 2026
Intern
$3,167 monthly
Department State Hospitals- Patton State Hospital San Bernardino, CA
The class provides a means of part-time or temporary employment where by students may receive on-the-job instruction and perform work that will provide practical experience in work tasks related to their field of study and develop familiarity with the laws and programs administered by the State of California. The class may be used for persons who have completed academic requirements but are working toward professional certification or registration, for persons in certain other fields such as health education, for which experience is a prerequisite for entrance to graduate school and for persons who have received a degree but are taking additional required course work for a specific career field. This class is not intended to be used for permanent employment and no full-time permanent appointments will be made in this class. Participates in various phases of a planned training program; learns policies, procedures, and techniques; performs meaningful tasks which are valuable...
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
$6,088 monthly
Department State Hospitals- Patton State Hospital San Bernardino, CA
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full Time Stationary Engineer. This vacancy exists in the Facility Operations Department and is under the direction of the Chief Engineer II. Applicants must possess knowledge of principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the engineering trade; current knowledge or relevant Cal OSHA safety orders and California Building Standards Codes. Possession of a valid Driver’s License is required to operate a State owned or leased vehicle. The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. ABILITY TO: Follow oral and written direction; demonstrate mechanical ability; keep accurate records; install, operate and make repairs to the various types of equipment listed above in the knowledge requirements; make written reports, read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings and specifications; lay out work for others and...
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
$5,470 monthly
Department State Hospitals- Patton State Hospital San Bernardino, CA
Patton State Hospital Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time appointment to the Plumber I position in the Facility Operations Department. The position is under the direction of the Plumbing Supervisor. Applicants must possess the following requirements and knowledge: Plumber I responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: Inspection, installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing equipment relating to water, gas, oil, sewer, and fire control. Knowledgeable in Construction and General Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety applicable to plumbing and relevant building codes. Troubleshoot plumbing systems. Knowledgeable of principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the plumbing industry. Maintain and adhere to tool control policy and procedures. Maintain accurate record keeping. Ability to read blueprints, work from plans and specifications, prepare rough...
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
$7,142 monthly
Department State Hospitals- Patton State Hospital San Bernardino, CA
Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full Time Clinical Social Worker in the Social Work Services Department. As part of the Interdisciplinary Team, Clinical Social Workers are responsible for providing Individual and Group Therapy; family services; preparing evaluations, referrals, and reports for patients; providing liaison services to family, significant others and community agencies as well as discharge planning services. The successful candidate will have knowledge of principles and techniques related to Clinical Social Work with particular reference to Psychiatric and Forensic Social Work; demonstrate knowledge of recovery principles, possess excellent organization and communication skills. Desirable Qualifications: Experience managing complex tasks and effective time management skills. Experience tracking and organizing data. Experience working with high-risk patients with...
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
$3,659 - $4,578 monthly
Department State Hospitals- Patton State Hospital San Bernardino, CA
Job Description and Duties Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for multiple Full–Time/Limited Term Custodian I positions. The vacancies exist in our General Services Department, which is under the direct supervision of the Hospital General Services Administrator II. The position will be assigned to the A.M shift depending on operational needs of the hospital. A.M. shift works Wednesday through Sunday 5:00am – 1:30 pm. All Limited Term Custodians are required to work on Holidays that fall on their work week The incumbent performs a wide range of custodial duties involved in the environmental care, cleaning, and maintenance of the hospital which includes, but not limited to maintaining a clean and orderly work area, sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying of trash receptacles, disinfects and clean patient rooms as well as restrooms, detailing showers, refilling supplies, stripping, waxing floors, and operating various...