Human Resources Department

The Human Resources Department performs a multi-faceted role in the organizational structure of New River Behavioral HealthCare.  Not only is Human Resources essential in the macro-management of the agency, but is involved in many of the day-to-day, one-on-one interactions that take place between management and staff.

The Human Resources Department works to create standardization and to provide information and guidance in legal issues, administrative policies and procedures, personnel issues, recruitment/hiring practices, benefits, and health and safety.  Human Resources (HR) promotes compliance with state and federal laws concerning personnel issues and works with management on issues of reduction-in-force and salaries.  HR conducts investigations when complaints or grievances are submitted by or about employees.

Functioning as an advocate for the employees, Human Resources works toward fairness and equity in salaries and employee benefits and strives to play a key role in creating a work environment that contributes toward employee satisfaction and retention.  HR serves as a channel to encourage effective communication between management and employees and provides support to all employees regarding workplace conditions and employee rights.

Human Resources is also responsible for facilitating quality improvement practices by implementing background checks, new employee orientation/training and employee credentialing.  Human Resources oversees Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance, coordinates the Workers’ Compensation Program and monitors compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action.

Employment Opportunities

Join our Team! New River Behavioral HealthCare is committed to providing excellent service to the individuals we serve.

We welcome your interest in working with New River Behavioral HealthCare!  New River Behavioral HealthCare recruits and operates under the guidelines of the Office of State Personnel according to Personnel Rules for Local Government Employment subject to the State Personnel Act.

Become a part of New River Behavioral HealthCare and enjoy a comprehensive salary and benefits program!  For benefit eligible employees, the employer provides: Employee Health Insurance, $20,000 Employee Life Insurance, Employer Social Security, participation in the NC Local Government Employees Retirement System, Access to State Employees Credit Union, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Holidays, Leave Without Pay Time, Voluntary Shared Leave Program, and Employee Assistance Program.  Benefit eligible employees may also access employee optional benefits such as Enhanced Employee Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Heart Attack, Stroke, Cancer, and/ or Short-term Accident & Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance, and Supplemental Retirement Programs: State 401K and/ or 457 Deferred Compensation.  

If you are interested in employment opportunities with New River Behavioral HealthCare, contact Human Resources for a vacancy packet at (828 263 5664) or (828 264 9007), or submit a state application (form 107) to the Employment Security Commission for currently advertised positions.

Come join those of us who have found a beneficial employment opportunity with New River Behavioral HealthCare while enjoying the cultural diversity and living environment of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The heart of the high country provides a variety of personal enjoyment activities such as arts/crafts, photography, hiking (Appalachian Trail/ Grandfather Mountain), biking (Virginia Creeper Trail), camping, canoeing the New River (2^nd oldest river in the World), skiing (4 ski resorts), cruising the Blue Ridge Parkway and access to educational interests with two community colleges and Appalachian State University. 

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