Health Care Technician II - Adolescents (Broughton Hospital)

Agency Division Job Classification Title Health Care Technician II (S) Position Number Grade MH02 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 * DHHS only* Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for Health Care Technician II position in Adolescents. This position is responsible for performing a variety of skilled health care activities for mentally ill patients with physical as well as behavioral problems. This position works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Nursing Supervision. They model professional behavior and interactions and facilitate unit-based patient activities in a manner that maintains a safe and therapeutic milieu. Additionally, Health Care Technician II is responsible for performing all HCT I task, duties, and responsibilities as assigned by the Registered Nurse. The ideal candidate for this position demonstrates professional behavior in interactions with all patients and co-workers and has a thorough working knowledge of daily operations of the patient care units. They must illustrate the ability to effectively interact and communicate with a diverse patient population, family members, and other team members. Additionally, the Health Care Technician II must demonstrate the ability to effectively, accurately, and clearly document client progress and behaviors in the medical record. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $32,444.00 - $48,665.00 *A Sign-on bonus of $15,000 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: Current NC Certification as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II Management Preferences Experience working in a direct patient care role in a psychiatric hospital Current NC Certification as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II Conditional Requirements: Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation. 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. The normal  work schedule is a 40-hour/week schedule Monday through Friday with alternating weekends and holidays.  12-hour shifts will be considered upon request. The following shifts are available:                               Work Schedule                                        Shift Premium 8-hour Day:           7:00 am-3:30 pm                                      5% Weekend 8-hour Evening:    3:00 pm-11:30 pm                                    20% Weekday & 25% Weekend 8-hour Night:        11:00 pm-7:30 am                                     20% Weekday & 25% Weekend *12-hour shifts will be considered upon request *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: 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: Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).  With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness. 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 prohi