Health Care Technician I (Admissions) - JFK ADATC

Agency Division Job Classification Title Health Care Technician I (S) Position Number Grade MH01 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work The Julian F. Keith Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK ADATC) is currently accepting applications for a Health Care Technician I/Admissions. Responsibilities for the Health Care Technician I/Admissions position include but are not limited to: • Act as the primary host in welcoming clients to the facility, assist the Nurse in the Admission Process, orient the patients to the unit, meal and medication times, their rights, and their responsibilities. • Manage the milieu on the unit through close observation and interaction with all patients. • Work closely with patients and have the ability to use Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) approved de-escalation techniques, to ensure the safety of patients and staff by completing required CPI training. • Collect lab specimens, assist in emergency procedures under the direction of an RN and maintain equipment supplies and forms. He/she will assist the Medical Staff by sitting in on exams as needed. Maintain dietary supplies for the unit. • Keep client’s rooms free of clutter. Be alert of safety issues and initiate response as indicated. • Other duties as delegated by and completed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $31,200.00 - $46,348.00 Recruitment Range: $31,200.00 - $46,348.00 *A Sign-On Bonus of $2,000.00 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: • Communicating effectively in both oral and written form • Accurately complete documentation • Maintaining a professional and even-tempered demeanor • Maintaining professional and courteous work relationships This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. This posting is for a 12-hour day shift (6:45 am - 7:15 pm), every other weekend and some holidays and overtime; flexibility required. We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions. *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 pro-rated 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: JFK ADATC is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 western most 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. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions 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 are subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind, including vapor products, is prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy. APPLICATION PROCESS Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application,