Clinical Social Worker - (CAU) - Central Regional Hospital

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full State benefits package

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Clinical Social Worker (NS) for the Central Regional Hospital Child and Adolescent Unit. You will provide clinical case management to inpatients, offer individual and family interventions, psychoeducation, and may run groups.

Exempt from some HR Act provisions; required to report during weather events. Salary ranges from $52,592 to $92,036 with a possible $5,000 sign-on bonus, depending on budget.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina required.
• Traefs optional if licensure pending; trainee hiring possible with lower level alignment.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient psychiatric setting with clinical case management.
• Deliver individual and family clinical interventions and psychoeducation.
• Possibility to lead groups as needed.

Skills

Clinical case management

Psychoeducation

Group facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Licensure by NC SW Certification and Licensure Board

Job description

Employer

Agency Dept of Health and Human Services Division Central Regional Hospital

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.

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.

Job Title

Social Worker Clinical (NS)

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. 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. 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.

Pay

• Pay Grade: NC14
• Salary Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00
• Sign‑on bonus of $5,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

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.**

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.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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.

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.

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.

Posting Closure Information

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.