Agency
Dept of Health and Human ServicesDivision
Central Regional HospitalJob Classification Title
Health Care Technician II (S)Position Number
Grade
MH02About 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 17000 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
We are currently recruiting for multiple Health Care Technician II positions that will function as a Therapeutic Support Specialist II (TSS II) at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) on the Screening and Admissions Unit (SAU). SAU coordinates the screening of all prospective patients for admission coordinates the admission process for all patients and complies with EMTALA guidelines. The department gathers and enters pertinent client information and client movements into the statewide computer system (HEARTS).Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Salary Range: $31235.00 - $46852.00
Recruitment Range: $39312.00 - $46852.00
*A Sign-on bonus of $2500 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.
Candidates 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:
Conditional Requirements:
This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.
Shift Premiums:
Day Shift: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. receives 5% on Weekends.
Evening Shift: 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. receives 20% shift and an additional 5% on weekends.
Night Shift: 11:30 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. receives 10% and an additional 5% on weekends.
*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:
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:
CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park Raleigh Chapel Hill and Durham NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.
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 facilitys Vaccination Policy.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this 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 .
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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. As applicable listing as a Nurse Aide II by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. As applicable North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
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.
Recruiter:
Sarah PetersonRecruiter Email:
Required Experience:
IC