Health Care Technician II - Cherry Hospital

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A State-operated healthcare facility in North Carolina seeks a Health Care Technician II to provide compassionate care and mentorship to patients ages 12-17 in a structured, therapeutic environment. This pivotal role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a $2,500 sign-on bonus make this position ideal for dedicated professionals in mental health care. Join us in making a meaningful impact in patients' lives and supporting their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• One year of related work experience required.
• Must hold a listing as a Nurse Aide I by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients and serve as a mentor.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate patient success.
• Assist in training and orienting new Health Care Technicians.

Skills

Ability to independently plan patient care

Ability to respond to emergency situations

Team leadership

Effective communication

Maintaining professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

***SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED***

A Sign-on bonus of $2,500 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
**See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

**Continuous Posting**

The Health Care Technician II (HCT) serves as a role model and mentor to other HCT I’s throughout the facility and provides quality care to patients on 1 Oak. As an essential member of a multidisciplinary care team, the HCT II practices therapeutic principles when providing care to the patients they serve. A typical day on the adolescent unit consists of interacting with teammates and patients. Patients begin their day being encouraged and mentored by teammates before attending school. While in school, patients receive educational services based on their home school curriculum. After school, teammates provide structured skill building activities and interaction in varies settings. Patients have scheduled access to time in the courtyard with various activities, gymnasium with basketball court, library, and leisure room with gaming and televisions.

The HCT II works closely with the Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse manager to train and orient new HCT I’s, facilitate professional communication and provide feedback to improve processes and quality care. The HCT II role models and builds therapeutic and meaningful relationships between teammates and patients to facilitate patient success.

Nursing Care is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Shifts Available:

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The Adolescent Unit is a co-ed, inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages of 12-17 experiencing a wide range of psychiatric disorders. Theobjective of the adolescent unit is to provide a safe and structured environment for crisis stabilization. The multidisciplinary treatment team targets a broad range of psychiatric illnesses and behavioral challenges with various therapeutic programs and educational groups including an inhouse accredited school. Nursing teammates, including Health Care Technicians, work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team to help patients meet their goals and transition back into the community. Care is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay

over during adverse weather events.

Cherry Hospital
A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.

Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC. Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.

Mission Statement

To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with

the greatest need and the least resources.

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. In earnest efforts to follow our mission, 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/dsohf/cherry-hospital.

In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

• Ability to independently plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Ability to appropriately respond to emergency situations.
• Ability to lead a team; skill in delegation and making assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and staff in a concise and descriptive manner, verbally, in writing or by demonstration.
• Ability to maintain professional and even-tempered demeanor and work relationships.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR combination of both. See www.oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of related work experience;
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.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with 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 919-947-7478.

**Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

“A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

(1) the employee has held a position in 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);

(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;

(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be foundhere.