Psych Tech Application Information

Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero
Psychiatric Technician Program Office
(805) 468-3175 phone
(805) 468-2285 fax
Email

 

 

 

Psychiatric Technician Admission Application

 Deadline:  January 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

Map of Atascadero State Hospital (Printable PDF)

  

Students must have reliable transportation and be prepared to potentially drive as far south as Arroyo Grande and as far north as King City to attend their clinicals.

What are Psychiatric Technicians?  An Overview

Applications to the Psychiatric Technician Program at the Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero are currently being accepted for May 2024 admission. You must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and completed the prerequisites to be considered. Completed applications must be received in the Psychiatric Technician Program Office at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero, 10333 El Camino Real by 3:00 p.m., January 5, 2024.

Click on the links below for more information:

• Psych Tech Program Application Checklist (Cover Page)
  Please complete our survey with your application!
• Program Information and Eligibility
  
  • Proof of Immunity Requirements
  • Program Costs
• Financial Aid Information
  
  • Financial Aid Office - SLO and NCC Contact Information and Hours

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Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero
Psychiatric Technician Program Office
Lindsay Byers, Program Director
Amanda Andrews, Program Secretary

Email:  ashptprogram@dsh.ca.gov       Telephone:  (805) 468-3175
Mailing address: PO Box 7007, Atascadero CA 93423-7007
Physical address: 10333 El Camino Real, Atascadero CA