Psychiatric Care Technician Advanced (CNA)

State of Wisconsin; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 3,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading state organization is seeking a Psychiatric Care Technician Advanced (CNA) to provide essential patient care. This role involves implementing treatment plans, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring a safe environment. Successful candidates will receive paid training and access to competitive benefits. Evening and night shifts are available, with a starting pay of $35.29 per hour. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

Health Plan Options

Flex Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Ability to work various shifts including evenings and nights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implementing Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Monitoring and observing patient conditions.
• Maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Instruction Following

Education

CNA Certification

Job description

Psychiatric Care Technician Advanced (CNA)

Do you have a passion to help others? Are you looking to start or continue your career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and looking for an opportunity to earn a competitive wage, receive paid on-the-job training, and have access to exceptional benefits?

• Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
• Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, and High Deductible Health Savings.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

Now hiring forevening and night shift positions (2:30 pm to 11:00 pm; 10:30 pm to 7:00 am) with a tentative hire date of July 14th, 2025. Please note that the first 9 weeks of employment will consist of CNA training and time off will not be approved during this time. Employees must be available to train/work all three shifts ( 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm, 10:30 pm to 7:00 am, and 6:30 am to 3:00 pm) .

For instructions on applying online, please visit wisc.jobs .

Position Summary

As a PCT-A you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Implementing Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Monitoring and observing patient conditions.
• 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 orientatingnew patients and staff.

Ongoing training/education related to patient care will be provided.

Salary Information

The starting pay is $35.29 per hour (approximately $73,400 per year) or more based on state seniority. Additional increases are based on years of state service in the chart below.

Years of State Service Pay Rate

0 $35.29

1 $38.58

2 $39.92

3 $40.75

5 $41.58

10 $42.46

15 $43.37

20 $44.30

25 $45.25

• $.80 /hour night differentialand an $.80 /hour weekend differential applies to worked shifts.
• A 12-month probationary period is required.The pay schedule and range is 05/32.
• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.

All 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.

Barred Crimes—Cannot hire caregivers convicted of these

940.01

First-degree intentional homicide

940.02

First-degree reckless homicide

940.03

940.12

940.19(2) through (6)

Battery (felony)

940.22(2) or (3)

Sexual exploitation by therapist; duty to report

940.225(1) (2) or (3)

First-, second-, or third-degree sexual assault

940.285

Abuse of vulnerable adults (misdemeanor or felony)

940.29

Abuse of residents of a penal facility

940.295

Abuse or neglect of patients and residents (misdemeanor or felony).

948.02(1) or (2)

First- or second-degree sexual assault of a child

948.025

Repeated acts of sexual assault of same child

948.03(2)(a) (b) or (c)

Physical abuse of a child—intentional causation of bodily harm

948.05

Sexual exploitation of a child

948.055

Causing a child to view or listen to sexual activity

948.06

Incest with a child

948.07

Child enticement

948.08

Soliciting a child for prostitution

948.11(2)(a) or (am)

Exposing a child to harmful material, descriptions, or narrations

948.12

Possession of child pornography

948.13

Child sex offender working with children

948.21(1)

Neglect of a child—resulting in death (felony)

948.30

Abduction of another’s child; constructive custody

Individuals 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 screen , which will be administered by WMHI or medical personnel approved by the facility prior to their start date.

DHS does not sponsor work visas for these positions, 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.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Ability to work a schedule that includes straight evening, straight night, or straight day shifts. Additionally, must be able to work more than 8 hours in a day (up to 15.5 hours), more than 40 hours in a week, and holidays as needed. PCT-A’s are scheduled to work set rotations, including weekends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• After being selected for employment, an employer provided CNA training program will be administered. Applicants must demonstrate academic proficiency in this training by the end of the7th week.
  • Applicants holding an active CNA certification in good standing from another state may be able to transfer CNA certification to Wisconsin via reciprocity. Access the application by going to the following website: WI Nurse Aid Program . This must be completed by the start of employment.

Well-qualified applicants will also have one or more of the following:

• Experience working with patients in a health care or correctional setting.
• Experience maintaining accurate patient records.
• Training on use of security techniques.
• CNA experience or licensure.

For a guide on developing your resume and what should be included, click here .

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• 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 .

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 . .

You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF compatible format and answer one or more questions.

Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply is May 19th at 11:59 pm.

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.