Health Care Technician II Mentor (FSU FMIN) **$15,000 Sign-on Bonus** - Central Regional Hospital

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 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 This is a repost of position 60043954. Previous applicants must reapply in order to be considered. Central regional Hospital, a state psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC, is seeking full time Health Care Technician II to function as a Therapeutic Support Specialist II Mentor on our Forensic Minimum (FMIN) Unit. The primary purpose of this position is to monitor patients and perform technical procedures (within scope of practice). Responsibilities include but not limited to: assisting patients with activities of daily living, obtaining vital signs, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, assisting with hospital/unit -based programming, engaging patients in behavioral activities, & following ordered patient care. All healthcare duties are delegated by and completed under the supervisor of a Licensed Nurse. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade: MH02 Salary Range: $32,444.00 - $48,665.00 *Limited-Time Sign-On Bonus for CNAs (Nursing Department Only) Total: $15,000 - Receive $4,000 in 1st paycheck following start date - Receive $5,000 after 12 consecutive months - Receive $6,000 after 18 consecutive months For a limited time period, DSOHF is offering increased sign-on bonuses for eligible Nursing Department positions, including health care technicians (CNAs) and patient-facing nursing roles who apply between June 1st - August 31st, 2026. Bonus is only available at State Psychiatric Hospitals and does not apply to administrative, educator, or non-direct care nursing positions. Installments are paid in accordance with requirements outlined in sign-on bonus agreement. 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: Nurse Aide I listing by the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation. (If applicants are not NA I certified and are selected for a position, training will be offered by the hospital. However, certification must be obtained, and employee must pass all facility required training as a condition of employment.) Knowledge of principles and practices of a certified nursing assistant (including bio-statistical data such as vital signs, lab work and specimen collections) Knowledge of patient interactions involving behavioral, physical and medical interventions (within scope) Ability to work with behaviorally difficult patients while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment Conditional Requirements: Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days Valid driver's license This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. The normal work hours for this position are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday with alternating weekends and holidays as scheduled, however flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement. 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 the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for more information. *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-o

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Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital Job Classification Title Health Care Technician II (S) Position Number 60043954 Grade MH02

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