LTE Psychiatric Care Technician Advanced (CNA)

Introduction

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you looking for competitive wages? Then continue your career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

Winnebago Mental Health Institute (WMHI) within DHS is recruiting to fill multiple Limited Term Employment (LTE) CNA positions, also known as Psychiatric Care Technician Advanced (PCT-A). WMHI is a psychiatric hospital providing quality mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults.

Review information about LTE positions with the State of Wisconsin here. Note that:

• LTE positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to a permanent civil service classified position, and do not lead to permanent status.
• Wisconsin residency is required for LTE positions.
• No more than 1039 hours may be worked within a 12-month period.
  
  

Now hiring positions with a start date of June 1, 2026.

Available shift: PM (2:30 pm – 11:00 pm) and NOC (10:30 pm – 7:00 am)

Please note that the first 3 weeks of employment will consist of training. Time off will not be approved during this 3-week training period. Employees must be available to train/work for 40 hours per week Monday – Friday primarily from 6:30 am – 3:00 pm from June 1, 2026, through June 19, 2026, with availability to work PM/NOC shift for clinicals.

These are not Pro Re Nata (PRN) positions. These positions will work every other weekend in addition to three 8-hour shifts, for a total of 5 shifts, within a two-week pay period.

Eligible candidates will receive an invitation to schedule an interview via email by April 17, 2026. Walk-in interviews will not be accepted.

For instructions on how to apply online, visit wisc.jobs.

Position Summary

As 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 Information

Pay is $36.35 per hour.

• Night differential is an additional $0.80/hour and weekend differential is an additional $.80/hour.
• These positions are in pay schedule and range 05/32.
  
  

Job Details

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.

Wisconsin Statutes

Barred Crimes—Cannot hire caregivers convicted of these

940.01

First-degree intentional homicide

940.02

First-degree reckless homicide

940.03

Felony murder

940.12

Assisting suicide

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 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. DHS is not an E-Verify employer nor a STEM-OPT eligible employer.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:

• Active or eligible for Wisconsin (WI) CNA licensure.
• Eligible means currently in a program/class to obtain WI CNA certification OR currently holding an active CNA certification in good standing from another state and able to transfer CNA certification to WI via reciprocity. The application is available on the WI Nurse Aid Program website. WI CNA certification must be obtained by the start of employment.
• Must be a Wisconsin resident.
• Ability to commit to an initial full time 3-week training program (40 hours/week from 6:30 am – 3:00 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 Apply

Applying 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.

Helpful Information

• You will be required to attach your current resume in a Word or PDF format.
• 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 Allyvia Vang at allyvia.vang@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 Apply

The deadline to apply is April 15, 2026, 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.