The Clinical Social Worker provides intensive social work services in complex cases, focusing on psychosocial rehabilitation and adjustment for individuals with severe illnesses or disorders. Primary responsibilities include assessments, case management, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and providing individual and group therapy for patients at the ADATC.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess a Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and must fulfill all requirements for Licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Documented experience in building rapport, evaluating risk of dangerousness, and facilitating patient-centered treatment plans within multidisciplinary teams is required.
Agency Division Job Classification Title Social Worker Clinical (NS) Position Number Grade NC14 About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work Work in this class involves providing intensive social work services in serious and complicated cases which require the flexible use of a wide range of highly skilled casework, group work, and community organization techniques in the psychosocial rehabilitation and adjustment of persons with severe physical illnesses, developmental disabilities or complex mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Services are provided in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, child care facilities, Head Start/Early Head Start, home settings, correctional and juvenile justice facilities. Work may involve in-depth assessment of family dynamics and needs, assessment and treatment of patients and or families with acute to severe emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and mental illnesses; or advanced social work intervention and instruction. Employees are responsible for coordinating with families, a variety of professional disciplines, community agencies and court officials. Employees may work with clients dealing with complex legal issues. Employees supervise and train lower level social workers, students, or social workers fulfilling requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Employees report to program directors or unit supervisors. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $52,592 to $92,036 **
SIGN-ON BONUS now being offered **
A Sign-On Bonus of $5,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting. **See "Eligibility for Sign-On Bonus" below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section for details. Documented experience building and developing rapport with persons and families, evaluating a patient's risk of dangerousness, and applying appropriate interventions based on a thorough assessment and treatment plan. Facilitation/Collaboration in the development and implementation of patient centered treatment/care plans within a multi-disciplinary team. Documented experience working with other disciplines and/or agencies. Must be able to effectively communicate with community agencies and work independently, be self-motivated and organized. Must be able to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively. If you are looking for a meaningful career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider the Clinical Social Worker position at the Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFKADATC) in Black Mountain. The Clinical Social Worker is primarily responsible for provision of assessments, case management, and discharge planning, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy for ADATC patients. This posting is for multiple positions. Schedule will either be Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday, typically working from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Applicant must be licensed or licensed eligible. Management will consider a trainee (LCSW-A) if no fully qualified applicants apply. LCSW-A considered upon review. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements for Trainee Appointment: Applicant must have the Associate License to enter the Social Worker Clinical Trainee program. Master’s degree from an appropriate accredited school of social work. Licensure is required from NC SW Certification and Licensure Board. Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Sick Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Vacation Leave
Insurance
Work/Life Balance
Leave Options
Student Loan Repayment Programs
No On-Call Requirements
Clinical Supervision For LCSW
Clinical Supervision For CADC
Clinical Supervision For LCAS
Clinical Supervision For LCMHC
Clinical Supervision For CCS
Continuing Education In Motivational Interviewing
Continuing Education In Trauma Informed Care
Continuing Education In CRM
40-Hour Workweek
Associate (LCAS-A). Trainee Rates: 0-6 months: $52,000.00 6-12 months: $52,000.00 12-18 months: $55,000.00 18-24 months: $55,000.00 Fully licensed/24 months: $58,375 JFK ADATC is committed to the continuous professional development of our employees. We offer clinical supervision for LCSW, CADC, LCAS, LCMHC and CCS credentials; Continuing Education in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CRM, and more; and work/life balance. JFK offers a 40-hour workweek with no on-call requirements and a shared caseload across a 9-person team. As a state employee you are eligible for a variety of high-quality low-cost benefit options. State employees receive 12 paid holidays and earn 14 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually. (Visit https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits for a more detailed description of our benefits). This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. Per G.S. 126-5 (c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7. **JFK-ADATC is an approved loan repayment facility with HRSA Nursing Corps and the STAR Program where employees can apply for programs that will repay part or all of your outstanding student loan debt!*
About the Facility: JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital. Supplemental Contact Information: Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. 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. *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 pro-rated 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-On Bonus from any State agency. DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-On Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.
Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers. 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. The hiring process may take several weeks. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Veteran’s and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. ADA Accommodations Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. Applicants will be communicated 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 (828) 257-6200. Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited school of social work. Licensure is required from NC SW Certification and Licensure Board. Necessary Special Qualification Requirements - One must fulfill all requirements for Licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter
Qandeel
Murshin
Chandler
Recruiter
Email: QANDEEL.CHANDLER@DHHS.NC.GOV North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.
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