Agency
Dept of Health and Human Services
Division
Cherry Hospital
Job Classification Title
Health Care Technician I (S)
Position Number
65020830
Grade
MH01
About Us
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Description of Work
The Adult Admissions Unit is an inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages of 18 years of age and older. The objective of the admissions unit is to provide a safe and structured environment for crisis stabilization. This is an adult admissions unit. This position typically works Monday – Friday 8am-5pm however, may be assigned to other shifts as needed to meet the needs of the unit. Some of the duties of this position include but are not limited to: 1) administrative/ clerical tasks, 2) assist the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) to ensure sufficient documents are available, and also with accurate unit record keeping, 3) communication across disciplines and hospital departments via phone, email, and writing, 4) ensure patient safety, 5) direct patient care, 6) purposeful therapeutic communication with patients, and 6) assist the CNM to follow up with staff for compliance with required Cherry Hospital training.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $31,200 - $46,348
*A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 may be offered to the successful applicant of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.
Candidates must now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
• Ability to transfer written information accurately to various forms.
• Knowledge of medical terms and abbreviations.
• General office skills such as filing and telephone etiquette.
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Computer skills/Proficiency in Microsoft Office
*As a condition for continued employment: Must successfully pass all required parts of CPI’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
This Position Is Designated as Mandatory and Must Report or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events
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)
·The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency
·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. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here.
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…