Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Make a Difference Every Day: Join Us as a Social Worker/ LCSW

Are you an experienced LCSW who thrives at the intersection of clinical care, care coordination, advocacy, and systems navigation? The Autism Society of North Carolina is seeking a collaborative Licensed Clinical Social Worker to serve as a trusted clinical resource for individuals with autism, families, staff, and community partners across the state.

What You’ll Do

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• Serve as a trusted clinical resource for staff, clients, families, providers, and community partners navigating autism, IDD, behavioral health, and care coordination needs.
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• Support complex or high-risk client situations by offering clinical consultation, resource guidance, and practical strategies for overcoming barriers to care.
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• Partner with ASNC leaders and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen workflows, improve coordination, and promote consistent service delivery across departments.
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• Educate clients and legal guardians about rights, responsibilities, treatment options, payer requirements, ASNC programs, and available community-based supports.
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• Provide diagnostic and/or outpatient psychotherapy services as appropriate based on scope of practice and licensure.
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• Serve as Clinical Liaison for ASNC’s Tailored Care Management team, including consultation on co-occurring mental health or substance use diagnoses, discharge planning, and complex health-related resource needs.
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• Deliver workshops, staff education, and presentations that build knowledge and confidence across internal teams and external partners.
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• Collaborate with regional leaders, clinical professionals, Autism Resource Specialists, care teams, providers, and community partners to help individuals and families access coordinated support.
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• Use statewide coordination platforms, including NC HealthConnex, NC*Notify, and NCCARE360, to support care collaboration and resource connection.
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What You’ll Bring

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• The strongest candidates will combine sound clinical judgment with compassion, credibility, and a practical understanding of the systems families must navigate to access care.
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• Master’s degree in Social Work.
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• Full licensure in good standing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the NC Social Work Certification and Licensure Board, or eligibility for North Carolina licensure if relocating from another state, with full licensure required by the date of employment.
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• At least three years of experience providing Medicaid care management, case management, or care coordination for the population served.
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• Experience with mental health services, autism/IDD services, and social drivers of health resources in North Carolina.
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• Knowledge of North Carolina’s public health system, LME/MCOs, IDD eligibility, IDD/MH resources, NC START, DSOHF, hospital systems, and related statewide support systems.
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• Strong communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, project management, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
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• Ability to build trust with clients, families, staff, providers, community partners, and leadership teams.
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Why You’ll Love Working Here:

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• Mission-driven work with the opportunity to make a positive impact for individuals with autism and their families across North Carolina.
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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation time, wellness days, and paid holidays.
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• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
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• Training, professional development, and growth opportunities.
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• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness to forgive student debt.
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• Supportive culture that values collaboration, inclusion, and work-life balance.
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• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
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• 401(k) with matching after meeting eligibility requirements.
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• Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and other elective benefits.
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Apply Now if you are a collaborative, mission-driven LCSW who wants to help individuals with autism and families navigate care with greater confidence.