Clinical Social Worker - JFK ADATC

Social Worker Clinical (NS)

Work in this class involves providing intensive social work services in serious and complicated cases which require the flexible use of a wide range of highly skilled casework, group work, and community organization techniques in the psychosocial rehabilitation and adjustment of persons with severe physical illnesses, developmental disabilities or complex mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. Services are provided in a variety of settings including psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, child care facilities, Head Start/Early Head Start, home settings, correctional and juvenile justice facilities. Work may involve in-depth assessment of family dynamics and needs, assessment and treatment of patients and or families with acute to severe emotional disorders, developmental disabilities and mental illnesses; or advanced social work intervention and instruction. Employees are responsible for coordinating with families, a variety of professional disciplines, community agencies and court officials. Employees may work with clients dealing with complex legal issues. Employees supervise and train lower level social workers, students, or social workers fulfilling requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Employees report to program directors or unit supervisors.

Recruitment Range: $52,592 to $92,036

*** 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 for details.

• Documented experience building and developing rapport with persons and families, evaluating a patient's risk of dangerousness, and applying appropriate interventions based on a thorough assessment and treatment plan.
• Facilitation/Collaboration in the development and implementation of patient centered treatment/care plans within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Documented experience working with other disciplines and/or agencies.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with community agencies and work independently, be self-motivated and organized.
• Must be able to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively.

If you are looking for a meaningful career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider the Clinical Social Worker position at the Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFKADATC) in Black Mountain.

The Clinical Social Worker is primarily responsible for provision of assessments, case management, and discharge planning, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy for ADATC patients.

This posting is for multiple positions. Schedule will either be Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday, typically working from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Applicant must be licensed or licensed eligible. Management will consider a trainee (LCSW-A) if no fully qualified applicants apply.

LCSW-A considered upon review.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements for Trainee Appointment: Applicant must have the Associate License to enter the Social Worker Clinical Trainee program. Master's degree from an appropriate accredited school of social work. Licensure is required from NC SW Certification and Licensure Board.

Licensed as a Clinical Addictions Specialist - Associate (LCAS-A).

Trainee Rates:

0-6 months: $52,000.00

6-12 months: $52,000.00

12-18 months: $55,000.00

18-24 months: $55,000.00

Fully licensed/24 months: $58,375

JFK ADATC is committed to the continuous professional development of our employees. We offer clinical supervision for LCSW, CADC, LCAS, LCMHC and CCS credentials; Continuing Education in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CRM, and more; and work/life balance. JFK offers a 40-hour workweek with no on-call requirements and a shared caseload across a 9-person team.

As a state employee you are eligible for a variety of high-quality low-cost benefit options. State employees receive 12 paid holidays and earn 14 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually. (Visit for a more detailed description of our benefits).

This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

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.

**JFK-ADATC is an approved loan repayment facility with HRSA Nursing Corps and the STAR Program where employees can apply for programs that will repay part or all of your outstanding student loan debt!**

About the Facility: JFK is a 68-bed inpatient treatment facility designed to meet the needs of adults with substance use disorders from the 44 westernmost counties in North Carolina. The facility treats individuals with substance abuse and psychiatric diagnoses. JFK is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations as a Behavioral Health facility and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as an inpatient psychiatric hospital.