Health Care Technician Lead - AAU - Central Regional Hospital

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Central Regional Hospital

Job Classification Title

Health Care Technician Lead (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH03

About Us

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

Now Hiring: Health Care Technician Lead (CNA -Nursing Department Only)

Come Work for the NC Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF)

Make a Difference. Grow Your Career. Join Central Regional Hospital in Butner, North Carolina.

Want to make an impact and earn a sign-on bonus?

At the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF), you can join a mission-driven team that provides compassionate, whole-person care for people with complex mental health, substance use, developmental, and neuro-medical needs. We serve individuals whose needs go beyond what community services can currently support. If you want meaningful work where you can grow your skills and make a real impact, this is your opportunity.

We are currently recruiting for a Health Care Technician Lead to function as a Preceptor at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) on the Adult Admissions Unit.

The primary purpose of the Preceptor is to mentor to and provide assistance in training/instruction responsibilities. The Preceptor will also perform all the tasks, duties and responsibilities of lower-level Health Care Technician I & II as required in patient care. This role functions within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant – all duties are delegated by and completed under the supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse. The position will function among varying patient population with varying legal and security status

Why Join DSOHF?
• Help people in crisis find stability
• Work as part of a caring, mission-driven team
• Build your skills in a supportive healthcare environment
• Make a real impact across North Carolina

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $34,066.00 - $51,099.00

Recruitment Range: $42,588.00 - $51,099.00

*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:

• Skills in patient interactions involving behavioral, physical and medical interventions (within scope).

• Skills in restrictive Intervention Techniques (NVCI, APT) and CPR Instruction.

• Collection of bio-statistical data (such as vital signs, lab draws and specimen collection).

• Ability to mentor and role-model the HCT/TSS roles while working with behaviorally difficult patients.

• Ability to perform as an instructor of NVCI, APT and CPR (when required).

Conditional Requirements:

• Advanced Physical Skills (APS) certification through the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and CPR certification within 60 days.

• Valid Driver's License.

The normal work hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 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. This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during