Social Worker Clinical - Central Regional Hospital (PST)

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital Job Classification Title Social Worker Clinical (NS) Position Number 60044518 Grade NC14 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 Central Regional Hospital is currently recruiting for a Clinical Social Worker in the Psychosocial Treatment Department. The primary purpose of this position is to provide group therapy for adult patients primarily, as well as to children and adolescent patients, if needed. This position reports directly to the PST Psychology/SW/Creative Arts Supervisor to ensure that the treatment components are clinically sound, evidence based, and meet hospital and departmental clinical objectives and standards. This position may also be required to supervise social work students and/or volunteers performing work or service during group treatments and will be required to be in direct observation of these students/volunteers during these activities. This position will participate in specialized activities to enhance patients’ well-being and treatment. This position may function as a liaison to a patient care unit, participate in treatment team planning, and complete patient enrollment in preferred groups. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $93,036.00 A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval. 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: Knowledge of assessment and counseling/therapy principles and their practical application to complex casework, group-work, crisis intervention, and community issues Knowledge of social, psychological, and developmental theory, psychopathology, substance abuse, and differential diagnosis; ethical standards and practices of professional social work; and group facilitator skills. Must demonstrate basic knowledge of trauma informed care as well as psychiatric disorders Ability to represent all disciplines of PST in treatment team meetings by making recommendations for treatment goals and interventions and reporting on patient progress in department programs Ability to d eal competently with conflict and volatile individuals and situations discussing sensitive emotional topics in a supportive, non-threatening manner Ability to s peak and write clearly with patients and staff Conditional Requirement: Ability to successfully complete all required initial one-time trainings and hospital/clinical orientations. Successful annual completion of hospital training, NVCI training, discipline specific training, and required departmental training. Acquire relevant in-service training hours to maintain licensure as a LCSW, per NC statute This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events. Working hours: Day, 7:30am - 5:00pm; with flexibility *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-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. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found here . Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals.  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. 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 appli