Psychiatric Care Technician

State of Wisconsin • Mauston, WI

366d • $35

About The Position

As a Psychiatric Care Technician-Advanced (PCT), you will be responsible for participating in the development and implementation of treatment plans and therapeutic activities for patients to provide a basis on which care is conducted. You will act as a role model and engage in patient interactions and activities to assure promotion and reinforcement of socially acceptable behavior. Your duties will include observing, reporting, and documenting patient behavior, providing feedback to patients as needed in accordance with the individual treatment plan, and performing security-related tasks necessary to assure a clean, safe, and secure environment. Additionally, you will provide direct physical care as required and assist patients with activities of daily living. You will also attend classes, training, meetings, and workshops to develop competencies and improve work abilities and increase knowledge.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older upon appointment.
• Ability to work a schedule that may include PM, night shifts, and occasionally AM shifts.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and work with a patient population from a variety of different backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a treatment, correctional, or other related field.
• Ability to clearly and concisely document and communicate observations on patient behavior.
• Ability to use computer software programs including an online timekeeping system and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to respond effectively in an emergency situation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and engage in patient interactions and activities to assure promotion and reinforcement of socially acceptable behavior.
• Observe, report, and document patient behavior.
• Give feedback to patients as needed in accordance with the individual treatment plan.
• Perform security-related tasks, functions, and responsibilities necessary to assure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Provide direct physical care as required and assist the patient with activities of daily living.
• Attend classes, training, meetings, and workshops to develop competencies and improve work and abilities.

Benefits

• Starting pay is $35.29/hour (approximately $73,400 per year).
• $.80/hour night differential and $.80/hour weekend differential apply to worked shifts.
• Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction.
• A 12-month probationary period is required.
• Additional increases to the base pay are based on years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees