Clinical Social Worker - (Repeat Admissions/Float) - Central Regional Hospital

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Central Regional Hospital

Job Classification Title

Social Worker Clinical (NS)

Position Number

60044471

Grade

NC14

About Us

The 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.

Description of Work

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Social Worker at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) for a Repeat Admissions Coordinator/Float. The Repeat Admissions Coordination aspect of the position provides evaluation and consultation to hospital and community treatment teams on patients who meet the criteria for repeat admissions. This position also provides coverage for other Clinical Social Worker positions at CRH.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Pay Grade: NC14

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:

• Requires thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices, and their application to complex problems associated with inpatient psychiatric treatment.

• This position requires considerable knowledge of a wide range of behavioral and psychosocial problems and their treatment.

• Knowledge of individual, family and group dynamics is required.

• Considerable knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies associated with inpatient 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.

This is a full-time position and eligible for the full State benefits package including health insurance and retirement.   This position is primarily first shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; however, some holiday and weekend hours may be required.

*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. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.

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 agency

• DHHS 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.

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 th