Health Care Technician II – Cherry Hospital Position Available In Wayne, North Carolina

Health Care Technician II – Cherry Hospital 
Salary $31,235.00 – $46,852.00 Annually Location Wayne County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-05341 Department Dept of Health and Human Services Division Cherry Hospital Opening Date 04/24/2025 Job Class Title Health Care Tech II Position Number 60090308 Salary Grade

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• 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.

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60046947 The Adolescent Unit is a co-ed, inpatient unit serving individuals from the ages of 12-17 experiencing a wide range of psychiatric disorders. The objective 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies 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. 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 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. Supplemental and Contact Information 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.