Location: Morganton,NC, USA
Social Worker - Clinical
* SIGN-ON BONUSES 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.
Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for multiple Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW) positions. The LCSW is a member of the interdisciplinary Treatment Team, which is responsible for care and treatment of patients admitted to the hospital. Responsibilities include performing biopsychosocial assessments and developing treatment plans with other team members. The LCSW is responsible for working collaboratively to develop a discharge plan with the patient, support system and community resources. This individual is also responsible for providing family and individual interventions, psychosocial education, as well as facilitating therapeutic groups. This individual may work with patients that are legally Incapable To Proceed (ITP), which would include involvement with individual capacity restoration services and liaison work with community legal systems.
The normal work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm; however, flexibility is required based on hospital need.
* This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.
Management will consider a Trainee with LCSW-Associate licensure if no fully qualified applicants apply. Applicant must be licensed or licensed eligible. Please see Trainee rates below.
Please Note: LCSW-A applicants are not eligible for the Sign-On Bonus.
Salary Grade: NC14
Recruitment Range: $49,158 - $86,026
Trainee Rates: 0 - 11 months = $52,000; 12 - 24 months = $55,000; and 24 months w/permanent license = $58,000
Position(s): Multiple
Exam Plan: 24-05670
*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
To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the Work Experience section of your NC State application form. Any information listed under the text resume section; Additional Information or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess the following:
* Master's degree from an appropriately accredited school of social work
* Licensure is required from NC SW Certification and Licensure Board
Management prefers candidates with the following:
* Documented knowledge of NC Community Mental Health System
* Experience in an inpatient psychiatric environment
* Ability to function as a member of an Interdisciplinary team
* Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
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. About the Facility:
Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.
About the Department of Health and Human Services
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.
Compensation and Benefits
The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website (Link - NC OSHR: Benefits) for State Benefits.
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-###-####. 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 Broughton Hospital HR.
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:
* 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);
* The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency;
* 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.