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Health Services, Department of

Psychiatric Care Technician 

County(ies):	Dane, Juneau, Winnebago
Classification Title: / JAC:   Job Working Title:	PSYCHIATRIC CARE TECHNICIAN 02-00034     Psychiatric Care Technician
Type of Employment:	Full Time (40 hrs/week) Part Time (less than 40 hrs/week) Evening 2nd Shift (3pm to 11pm or similar hours) Evening 3rd Shift (11pm to 7am or similar hours)
Salary:	Starting pay is $14.894 per hour. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay Schedule/Range 05-31.
Special Qualifications:	Some positions are bilingual and require fluency in both English and Spanish.
Contact:	For information, contact the Office of State Employment Relations Employment Services Center at 608-266-1731, or e-mail: esc@wisconsin.gov.
Bargaining Unit:	Security and Public Safety
Area of Competition:	Open
Deadline to Apply:	8/9/2010
Exam Information:	Exam cannot be previewed.

A Psychiatric Care Technician (PCT) works in inmate/patient housing units performing a combination of treatment and security functions. PCTs interact with inmates/patients to promote development and improvement of daily living skills and social skills to facilitate behavior changes.

Positions are located at the Department of Health Services (DHS); Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS); Mendota Mental Health Institute; Madison, Wisconsin Resource Center (WRC); Winnebago and Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center; Mauston.  The employment list established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies that may occur in these areas within the next six months or longer.

Special Notes:   A criminal background check will be conducted prior to appointment. Applicants with certain criminal offenses will not be eligible for these positions. Due to the nature of these positions, a pre-employment medical examination will be required to determine the presence of any physical/medical conditions which might adversely affect performance as a Psychiatric Care Technician. Individuals will then be required to undergo a physical training standards test.  Appointment is contingent upon passing this test.  After being appointed, an academic training program will be administered.  Applicant must demonstrate academic proficiency by the end of the training period. For positions at WRC, the training period includes a seven-week pre-service training program at the Corrections Training Center followed by two weeks of on-the-job training . Individuals selected by WRC and Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) will also be exposed to mace (CN) and CS gas during the training program.  In addition, individuals selected by SRSTC will be exposed to OC (pepper spray).

Special Requirements: 1) 18 years of age or older upon appointment; 2) a valid driver's license upon appointment; 3) ability to meet physical training standards (includes 1 ½ mile timed run, sit-ups and push-ups); and 4) applicants with a conviction record will be asked to discuss this record.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Ability to read and understand English; ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to observe inmates/patients and maintain accurate records; knowledge of security techniques; written and verbal communication skills; and knowledge of the dynamics of interpersonal skills.

How To Apply:   Reminder: You may only take this exam ONCE every six months! The examination for this position will be given only once on the test date. No one will be admitted after the administration of the examination has begun.

A multiple-choice exam will be administered on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. or at the Make-up Exam Center on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is required.  To register on-line, select "Log in to Apply" or "Apply Now", you will either log in to your account or create a new account if you do not have one.  The registration process will require you to do the following: