Social Worker Clinical - Central Regional Hospital (PST)

Health & Human Services; Butner (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Clinical Social Worker (NS) to provide group therapy for adult patients at Central Regional Hospital, with potential work with younger patients as needed. This role reports to the PST supervisor to ensure evidence-based care and clinical objectives are met.

For eligibility, maintain LCSW licensure, participate in treatment teams, and may supervise students or volunteers, contributing to a trauma‑informed, patient‑centered

Qualifications

• 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 deal competently with conflict and volatile individuals and situations discussing sensitive emotional topics in a supportive, non‑threatening manner
• Ability to speak and write clearly with patients and staff

Responsibilities

• Provide group therapy for adult patients and, if needed, children/adolescents.
• Supervise social work students and/or volunteers during group treatments.
• Function as liaison to a patient care unit and participate in treatment team planning.
• Complete patient enrollment in preferred groups and ensure clinically sound objectives.

Skills

Group therapy knowledge

Assessment & counseling

Trauma‑informed care

Treatment team communication

Conflict de‑escalation

Clear written/spoken communication

Education

LCSW licensure

Job description

Job Information

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.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Grade Range: $52,592.00 - $93,036.00
• Sign‑on bonus of $5,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.

Preferred Skills

• 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 deal competently with conflict and volatile individuals and situations discussing sensitive emotional topics in a supportive, non‑threatening manner
• Ability to speak and write clearly with patients and staff

Conditional Requirements

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.

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.

Working Hours

Day, 7:30am - 5:00pm; with flexibility.

Position Designation

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.

Veterans & 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 members 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. Physical requirements will be discussed during the interview. 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.

Contact

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.