Health Care Technician I – WBJ Center Position Available In Pitt, North Carolina

Health Care Technician I – WBJ Center 
Salary $29,748.00 – $44,621.00 Annually Location Pitt County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 24-03520 WBJ 60036479 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division W B Jones Alcohol & Drug Abuse Trt Ctr Opening Date 05/07/2025 Closing Date 5/19/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Health Care Technician I Position Number 60036479 Salary Grade

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Description of Work

• SIGN -ON BONUES NOW BEING OFFERED

• A Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.
• See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

This is a repost, previous applicants will still be considered and do not need to reapply. The Health Care Technician I position provides direct patient care by managing the milieu on the unit through close observation and interaction with the patients. The Health Care Technician I provides support to the patients working toward the goals and objectives of their treatment.

Job responsibilities include the following:

Fostering a therapeutic environment and assist with activities of daily living.
Assist in monitoring medical, emotional, behavioral or social problems and providing that information to the Registered Nurse.
Assist the Registered Nurse with initial intakes/interviews with patients.
Ensures patient areas are kept clean and supplies stocked.
Transporting patients to medical appointments off campus.
Positions will be typically scheduled 6:45 am – 7:15 pm on a two-week rotating 48/36 schedule.

Position Number:

60036479 and 60036493 About the Walter B.

Jones Center:

The Walter B. Jones Center operates two adult inpatient treatment programs on site in

Greenville, NC:

(1) Woodside Treatment Center and (2) Lakeside Psychiatric Hospital. The primary purpose and mission of the Walter B. Jones Center is “To provide inpatient treatment, psychiatric stabilization and medical detoxification for individuals with mental health, substance use and other co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses for ongoing community based treatment and recovery”. The Center is accredited by the Joint Commission and /. Two specialty programs are offered to all 100

NC Counties:

(1) Inpatient Treatment for adults and (2) Inpatient Services for women in their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimesters with substance use disorders. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Proven basic knowledge of a variety of psychiatric, intellectual disabilities, medical and/or other related conditions.
Proven general knowledge of nursing methods and techniques in caring for medical, surgical and mentally ill patients.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional and even-tempered demeanor and work relationships.
Demonstrated ability to learn behavior management and supportive counseling techniques. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. High School or General Education 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. As applicable, listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As required by the Department of Public Safety, must be eligible for certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Counsel. As applicable, North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Supplemental and Contact Information he 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 records 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 to 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.