Social Worker Clinical - Whitaker PRTF

Social Worker Clinical (NS)

We are currently recruiting for Clinical Social Workers at Whitaker PRTF. As part of the Child and Family Services Section, it provides residential care, supervision, and educational services for 18 youth ages 13-17 with complex behavioral, emotional, psychological, and neurological disorders. It also provides community liaison support services for students and families with a staffing complement of 72 full-time clinical, educational, residential, and support positions.

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:

• Knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices, and their application to complex problems associated with adult psychiatric treatment
• Knowledge of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment
• Knowledge of individual, family and group dynamics
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies associated with adult 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)

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, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., flexible; however, flexibility is required to meet facility needs.