Clinical Social Worker

As of June 1st 2023 the new salary range will be $49,158 - $86,026

Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.* 

• SIGN -ON BONUS NOW BEING OFFERED*

A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for the successful applicant(s) of this posting.

See eligibility for Sign-on Bonus below in the Supplemental and Contact Information section.

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay 

over during adverse weather events.

Cherry Hospital

A Place of Hope, Care, and Recovery

Continuous Recruitment

The Clinical Social Worker serves as a core member of interdisciplinary treatment team. As a clinical practitioner the social worker independently exercises clinical judgment and uses theory to formulate a psychosocial assessment, treatment modality and discharge plan.

Treatment interventions include individual, and family therapies to identify deficits and remedies in complex cases such as suicide attempts, depression, abuse, mania, aggression, noncompliance, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, violence and substance abuse.  The social worker's use of a holistic approach ensures patient and family's input into planning and treatment.  The social worker coordinates and develops a discharge plan through an integrated approach with team, patient, system and community agencies.

 The clinical social worker also serves as the community liaison for the unit, and may become involved in specific legal aspects of the patient's care such as involuntary commitment hearings, hearings etc.  The unpredictable nature of psychiatric patients requires the clinical worker to exercise flexibility and quick decision-making skills in order to assess various situations and plan or intervene as needed. In this role, work is performed with considerable independence, but also requires teamwork and collaboration. Some evening or weekend work will be required to meet family and patient needs.

See Life of a Social Worker at Cherry Hospital

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The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees.  DHHS manages the delivery of health- and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable citizens - children, elderly, disabled and low-income families.

Cherry Hospital (CH) is a State-of-the-Art psychiatric hospital located in a beautiful rural area of Goldsboro, NC.  Although rural, Cherry Hospital is convenient to the Triangle Area (Raleigh/Durham) and the coastal region of the state. It is about an hour's drive to the heart of Raleigh or the beautiful coastal town of New Bern.

Mission Statement

To provide excellent psychiatric care to individuals with

 the greatest need and the least resources.

Cherry Hospital serves the 38 most eastern counties of North Carolina with a mission to serve those with the greatest need and the fewest resources.   In earnest efforts to follow our mission, we strive to create a healing environment in which every team member has opportunity to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve. Learn more about our facility at: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/dsohf/cherry-hospital.

In addition to a very competitive salary, this opportunity offers an excellent benefits package, loan repayment opportunities, employment stability and rewarding professional opportunities.

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Requires knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices as it relates to the psychosocial model of treatment.

• Considerable knowledge of maladaptive behaviors, psychosocial problems, diagnosis, treatment and intervention techniques, including experience providing individual therapy.

• Must possess good oral and written skills.

• Ability to work effectively with clients/families/guardians and with community providers and Managed Care Organizations in the eastern region of North Carolina and other service providers.

• Must be able to work effectively with the interdisciplinary treatment team and other various departments and disciplines.

• Requires knowledge of Recovery and Trauma Informed Care principles

•  Must possess good time management, organizational skills, and flexibility

Management prefers:

Considerable experience in the field of mental health across population.

Knowledge and experience with a variety of therapeutic models and techniques

Experience with developing treatment plans

Experience completing Social Security Applications

As a condition for continued employment:  must successfully pass all required parts of CPI's Non-Violent Crisis Intervention course and remain CPR certified.

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.

Trainee Appointment may be considered at a salary of $52,000 with a Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work and provisional licensure.

Please Note: LCSW-A applicants are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.

Degrees must be from appropriately accredited colleges or universities.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with 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 919-947-7478.

Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

"A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time employee who works 30 to 40 hours per week is eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working less than 40 hours per week).

An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:

(1) the employee has held a position in 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);

(2) the employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;

(3) or DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.

This Sign-on Bonus is 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.