We are recruiting for an Administrative Specialist to function as Office Assistant/Ward Clerk to provide office and clerical support to the staff on the Forensic Service Unit. This position will be located on Forensic Medium Treatment Program (B0) and will assist in covering both Pretrial/Forensic Maximum Treatment & Forensic Minimum Treatment Programs. This position reports directly to the Clinical Nurse Manger of B0 and collaborates with the Office Assistants on the other patient care units and will function in an enviornment requiring multitasking, adjusting to sudden change, and exposure to mentally ill patients found incapable to proceed or found not guilty by reasons of sanity for violent crimes. This position involves direct interaction with patients, staff, and other agencies.

The normal work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; however, flexibility is required to meet patient/hospital needs. This position is considered Mandatory during adverse weather conditions. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package.

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 clearly document education/work experience that demonstrates the following:

1. Basic working knowledge of computer software programs, i.e., Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS and Outlook,
2. Strong oral and written communication skills that reflect appropriate spelling, grammar and sentence structure to compose memos, letters and other appropriate documentation.
3. Ability to operate standard office equipment (i.e., copier, fax machine, printer, multi-line phone system, etc.
4. Excellent organizational, clerical, and communication skills, both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to work well with others in a multidiscipline team environment.

ADA requirements will be discussed during the interview process, but, at a minimum, require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; kneel and climb up and down stairs.

Management prefers individual with experience in manual and electronic filing systems, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.