HCT II - SAU Central Regional Hospital

Description of Work Central Regional Hospital ***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. This is a repost of 60043954 All previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply We are currently recruiting for multiple Health Care Technician II position that will function as a Therapeutic Support Specialist II (TSS II) at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) on the Screening and Admissions Unit (SAU). The Screening and Admissions Unit (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). This position will perform all patient management and office tasks necessary to process referrals, screenings, admissions, and patient movements within the hospital. Some duties include searching and inventorying patients and their property, obtaining vital signs, ensuring patient is medically and psychiatrically stable, understanding and reviewing legal commitment documents, putting charts together, looking up information in data bases and entering data into the computer. This is a full-time, first shift position with working hours of 7:30am - 4:00pm and is eligible for the full state benefits package including health insurance and retirement. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather. About Central Regional Hospital (CRH): 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. About the Department of Health and Human Services: The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care. Compensation and Benefits: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess all of the following: Experience working with psychiatric patients Ability to use computer, fax machine, and copy machine Outstanding customer service and telephone etiquette Must obtain notary within one year ADA requirements will be discussed during the interview. Management Preference: Knowledge of AFFINITY/HEARTS and legal commitment process 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 a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. High school or General Educational Development diploma and one year of closely related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Required Training or Certification - 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. 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. For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with 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 919-764-7200. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/index.html NOTE: Apply to the department listed on posting An Equal Opportunity Employer, NC State Government **Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus (effective 10/18/21) Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements: A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week). An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: (1) the employee has held a position in 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); (2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency; (3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. This Sign-on Bonus is 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.