Social Services Caseworker, Part-Time

AgencyDivisionJob Classification TitleSocial Worker Clinical (NS)Position NumberGradeNC14About UsNorth Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.Office of State Human Resources' website .Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Description of WorkWe 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.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.Knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices, and their application to complex problems associated with adult psychiatric treatmentKnowledge of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatmentKnowledge of individual, family and group dynamicsKnowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies associated with adult psychiatric treatmentSkill is needed in establishing rapport with clients and in applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problemsAgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionCentral Regional HospitalJob Classification TitleSocial Worker Clinical (NS)Position NumberGradeNC14About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range: $52,592.00 - $92,036.00A Sign-on bonus of $5,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on the 2025-2026 Budget Approval.Knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices, and their application to complex problems associated with adult psychiatric treatmentKnowledge of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatmentKnowledge of individual, family and group dynamicsKnowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies associated with adult psychiatric treatmentSkill is needed in establishing rapport with clients and in applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client's problemsThis 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.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. - flexible; however, flexibility is required to meet facility needs.*Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus*To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if:The employee has held a position in the 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)The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agencyDHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.** Please Note: LCSW-A applicants are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.All Sign-on Bonuses are 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 .Application ProcessBe sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate informationAnswers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answersDue 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. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at and National Guard PreferenceApplicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applicationsApplicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standingApplicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state applicationADA AccommodationsConsistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.Applicants will be communicated 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited school of social work. 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.The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.