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MH01About Us
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Description of Work
The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Care Technician (BHCT) is to provide support to the clients in working toward the goals and objectives of their treatment plans and to manage the milieu on each unit. This will be provided through their assistance to clients and the treatment team in the areas of fostering a therapeutic environment on the unit helping clients in activities of daily living skills helping the treatment team to monitor any medical emotional behavioral or social problems and supporting the clients in their efforts to overcome these issues. It is the responsibility of the BHCT to accompany and/or transport patients in need of medical services outside the facility. The BHCT manages the milieu of the unit by close observation and interaction with all patients. Although the BHCT may be assigned to a specific unit or shift the BHCT is expected to provide coverage in any area as needed to provide a full range of services.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
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 Physical 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.
We are currently recruiting for 12-hour Day shifts and 12-hour Night shifts. Some holidays weekends overtime and flexibility required.
Hours are primarily 6:45am - 7:15pm or 6:45pm - 7:15am with an 8-hour shift scheduled every other week for full-time (40 hour) staff. JFK offers a part-time option (36 hour) with prorated salary and benefits.
JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
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 Facility HR Number.
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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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:
Sara EichingerRecruiter Email:
Required Experience:
IC