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Clinical Social Worker - (CAU) - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina·Caldwell County, North Carolina

$52,592 - $92,036/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Provide clinical case management services to clients within an inpatient psychiatric setting on the Child and Adolescent Unit. Deliver individual, family, and group clinical interventions and psychoeducation to support patient recovery.

Agency: Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Central Regional Hospital

Job Classification: Title

Social Worker Clinical (NS)

Position Number

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

We are currently recruiting for Clinical Social Workers at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) on the Child and Adolescent Unit. The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for providing clinical case management services to clients in an inpatient psychiatric setting. There is also the opportunity to provide individual and family clinical interventions and psychoeducation, along with the possibility of doing groups.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences • Pay Grade

  • NC14
  • Salary
  • 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:
  • Requires thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices, and their application to complex problems associated with child psychiatric treatment.
  • This position requires considerable knowledge of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment.
  • Knowledge of individual, family and group dynamics is required.
  • Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies associated with child psychiatric treatment.
  • Skill is needed in establishing rapport with clients and in applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client’s problems. This position is Exempt from certain provisions of The State Human Resources Act (GS 126) [https://oshr.nc.gov/policies-forms/statutory-provisions/state-human-resources-act] 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. This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.
  • The normal work schedule is
  • Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; however, flexibility is required to meet facility needs. *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. **Please
  • Note: LCSW-A applicants are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. 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 [https://oshr.nc.gov/documents/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy/open]. 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 the NC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website [https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/administrative-offices/dhhs-human-resources/benefits-and-wellness] for more information. 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 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. 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 [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 919-764-7200.

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.

If there are no qualified applicants remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum Education and Experience or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position, the agency may consider for this position, a trainee who does not meet the minimum requirements. Salary for a trainee may be set at a lower level than the classification range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting with the salary being adjusted up accordingly as the trainee has obtained the necessary additional education and experience to fully meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.

Candidates will be considered while completing licensure requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to beginning employment.

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

Theodora Bumpass Ramsey

Email

talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and active licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina. Candidates must possess thorough knowledge of child psychiatric treatment and psychosocial assessment techniques.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Rapport Building
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Psychiatric Treatment
  • Behavioral Health Treatment
  • Psychoeducation
  • Family Intervention
  • Clinical Case Management

Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Retirement Plans
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • NCFlex Program
  • Community Service Leave

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$52,592 - $92,036/yr
Location
Caldwell County, North Carolina
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Application
Employer website
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