Health Care Tech I - CNA Class - Cherry Hospital

Health & Human Services; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent benefits package

Loan repayment opportunities

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Health Care Technician I (S) at Cherry Hospital in Goldsboro to provide direct care, maintain safety, and support the treatment team under nursing supervision. You will engage with individuals with psychiatric or developmental conditions and implement planned interventions.

The role emphasizes ongoing observation, respectful interaction, and input on each patient’s condition within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide facilitative services and quality care for welfare, safety and security of individuals.
• Offer ongoing observation, interaction and feedback to individuals under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary/treatment team and provide input on each individual’s care and condition.
• Implement interventions identified in the individual's comprehensive treatment plan.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency Division Job Classification Title Health Care Technician I (S)

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

Description of Work

The Health Care Technician I will provide facilitative services and quality care for the welfare, safety and security of individuals at Cherry Hospital. Work involves providing ongoing observation, interaction, and feedback to individuals under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Work also involves working with the interdisciplinary/treatment team and providing input on each individual’s care and condition. Work involves ongoing contact with individuals who may be diagnosed with a wide spectrum of psychiatric and/or developmental conditions that may include unpredictable behaviors, maladaptive, and aggressive behaviors. HCT I’s implement specific interventions identified in the individual’s comprehensive treatment plan.

Salary

Salary Range: $31,200 - $46,348

A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Shift Premiums for 8- Hour Shifts

• Day: Saturday and Sunday 5%
• Evening: Monday-Friday 10%, Saturday and Sunday 15%
• Night: Friday-Sunday 15%, Monday-Thursday 10%

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

• To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.
• An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date)
• An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
• An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
• All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

About the Facility

Cherry Hospital is a State-of-the-Art Psychiatric hospital located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources. We strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/state-operated-healthcare-facilities/facilities/state-psychiatric-hospitals. In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre- employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school or General Educational Development diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Condition for Continued Employment

As required, listing as a Nurse Aide I by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.