LTE Psychiatric Care Technician Advanced (CNA)

Position SummaryAs a PCT-A you will be responsible for :

• Implementing Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Monitoring and observing patient conditions.
• Maintaining patient records.
• Maintaining the safety of the personnel and patients.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Participating as a team member in patient treatment planning.
• Assisting with orientating new patients and staff.
• Utilizing Crisis Prevention and Management (CPM) techniques when verbal or physical intervention is required to protect patient from injury to self, others, or the destruction of property.Ongoing training / education related to patient care will be provided.Salary InformationPay is $35.29 per hour.
• Night differential is an additional $0.80 / hour and weekend differential is an additional $.80 / hour.
• These positions are in the Psychiatric Care Technician - Advanced classification and in pay schedule and range is 05 / 32.Job DetailsAll applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled. Applicants will not be eligible if they were convicted of a Barred Crime (as defined by Wisconsin Statutes, s. 48.685 and s. 50.065, see chart below), or if they were convicted of a crime that is not listed below, but is substantially related to the position.Wisconsin StatutesBarred Crimes-Cannot hire caregivers convicted of these940.01First-degree intentional homicide940.02First-degree reckless homicide940.03Felony murder940.12Assisting suicide940.19(2) through (6)Battery (felony)940.22(2) or (3)Sexual exploitation by therapist; duty to report940.225(1) (2) or (3)First-, second-, or third-degree sexual assault940.285Abuse of vulnerable adults (misdemeanor or felony)940.29Abuse of residents of a penal facility940.295Abuse or neglect of patients and residents (misdemeanor or felony).948.02(1) or (2)First- or second-degree sexual assault of a child948.025Repeated acts of sexual assault of same child948.03(2)(a) (b) or (c)Physical abuse of a child-intentional causation of bodily harm948.05Sexual exploitation of a child948.055Causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity948.06Incest with a child948.07Child enticement948.08Soliciting a child for prostitution948.11(2)(a) or (am)Exposing a child to harmful material, descriptions, or narrations948.12Possession of child pornography948.13Child sex offender working with children948.21(1)Neglect of a child-resulting in death (felony)948.30Abduction of another's child; constructive custodyIndividuals must be able to lift 50 pounds several times a day. In addition, individuals need to have the ability to perform complex motor skills and use specialized equipment. Prior to beginning employment, candidates must pass a pre-employment health assessment and pre-employment physical ability and agility screening which could include tasks such as running, lifting, and kneeling.All appointees will be required to receive a TB test, which will be administered by the facility or medical personnel directed by the facility prior to their start date.DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.QualificationsMinimally qualified applicants will have all of the following :
• Active Wisconsin (WI) CNA licensure.
• Applicants holding an active CNA certification in good standing from another state may be able to transfer CNA certification to WI via reciprocity. The application is available on the WI Nurse Aid Program website. WI certification must be obtained by the start of employment.
• Must be a Wisconsin Resident.
• Ability to commit to an initial full 3-week training program (40 hours / week from 6 : 30 am - 3 pm).
• Ability to work every other weekend (Saturday-Sunday) and available to be scheduled for three additional weekday shifts (Monday-Friday) on any day within a 2-week pay period.Well-qualified applicants will also have the following :
• Experience working with mental health patients.How To ApplyApplying is easy! Click "Apply for Job" to start your application process. Sign into your account or create an account before applying for the job. Follow the steps outlined in the application process to submit your application.You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF format.Helpful Information :
• Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click "Save" to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.
• You may want to save a copy of the job posting for referencing after the deadline.
• Please monitor your email for communications related to this position.
• Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
• If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.
• For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Mike Sansom at MichaelJ.Sansom@DHS.Wisconsin.gov.DHS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans' hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran's Affairs, click here.Deadline to ApplyThe deadline to apply is Monday, March 17th, 2025 at 11 : 59 p.m.Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7 : 45 am - 4 : 30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Salary : $35 - $80