The LCSW is responsible for performing biopsychosocial assessments and developing treatment plans with the interdisciplinary Treatment Team. They also work collaboratively to develop discharge plans and provide family and individual interventions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work and licensure from the NC SW Certification and Licensure Board. Experience in an inpatient psychiatric environment and knowledge of the NC Community Mental Health System are preferred.
postgraduate degreeTreatment PlansDischarge PlanningCommunity ResourcesInterdisciplinary TeamworkMental Health SupportTherapeutic GroupsCrisis Prevention InterventionIndividual InterventionsFamily InterventionsBiopsychosocial AssessmentsPsychosocial EducationAmerican Sign Language ProficiencyInpatient Psychiatric ExperienceBLS/CPR TrainingLegal Systems LiaisonCapacity Restoration Services
Job description
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.
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Description of Work Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for multiple Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW) positions.
The LCSW is a member of the interdisciplinary Treatment Team, which is responsible for care and treatment of patients admitted to the hospital.
Responsibilities include performing biopsychosocial assessments and developing treatment plans with other team members.
The LCSW is responsible for working collaboratively to develop a discharge plan with the patient, support system and community resources.
This individual is also responsible for providing family and individual interventions, psychosocial education, as well as facilitating therapeutic groups.
This individual may work with patients that are legally Incapable To Proceed (ITP), which would include involvement with individual capacity restoration services and liaison work with community legal systems.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00 *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: Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited school of social work Licensure is required from NC SW Certification and Licensure Board Management prefers candidates with the following: Documented knowledge of NC Community Mental Health System Experience in an inpatient psychiatric environment Ability to function as a member of an Interdisciplinary team Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) Management will consider a Trainee with LCSW-Associate licensure if no fully qualified applicants apply.
Benefits
Professional Development Opportunities
Comprehensive Benefits
Insurance
Leave Options
Applicant must be licensed or licensed eligible.
Please see Trainee rates below.
Trainee Rates: 0 - 11 months = $52,000; 12 - 24 months = $55,000; and 24 months w/permanent license = $58,000 Conditional Requirements: Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.
This Position Is Exempt And 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.
We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post.
Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions. **Please Note: LCSW-A applicants are not eligible for the Sign-On Bonus. *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.
About the Facility: Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).
With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness.
Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.
Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act 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 application, to support your answers. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm prior to the closing date. 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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. 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 828-608-4130. 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
Shanna
Marie
Hennessee
Recruiter
Email: SHANNA.HENNESSEE@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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