Social Worker

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Black Mountain, North Carolina, US
Base: $43,738.00 - $76,542.00; bonus: $4,000.00 si...
Master's degree in social work or equivalent experience
Ability to work independently and with interdisciplinary teams
Skill in establishing rapport with patients
The Social Worker is primarily responsible for assessments, case management, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and therapy for patients at the Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center

Job Summary

  • The Social Worker is primarily responsible for assessments, case management, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and therapy for patients at the Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center.
  • The position offers clinical supervision for various credentials including LCSW, CADC, LCAS, LCMHC, and CCS, along with continuing education in specialized areas.
  • This role features a 40-hour workweek with no on-call requirements and a shared caseload across a nine-person team.

Matching Summary

The Social Worker is primarily responsible for assessments, case management, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and therapy for patients at the Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center.

Salary

Base: $43,738.00 - $76,542.00; Bonus: $4,000.00 sign-on bonus contingent on budget approval; Benefits: Clinical supervision, continuing education, 40-hour workweek

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in social work or equivalent experience
  • Ability to work independently and with interdisciplinary teams
  • Skill in establishing rapport with patients

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of substance dependence and mental health counseling models
  • Experience in psychiatric or substance dependence treatment facilities
  • Training in motivational interviewing and trauma-informed care

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in social work from an accredited institution
  • Bachelor's degree in social work plus one year of related experience
  • Pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background check

Work Rights

Not specified

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