Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Occupational Summary

Provides initial assessment, diagnosis, evaluation, and case management and treatment services for adult patients and screening for adolescents and children. May assist in planning, developing, and implementing health promotion and disease prevention programs and therapeutic services for individuals; groups and families. Serves as resource person or coordinates for designated unit functions.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of psychosocial, behavioral, and psychiatric disorders, including substance abuse and chronic medical problems.
• Thorough knowledge for specific patient populations for which the position may be required to serve.
• The ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and educational levels.
• The ability to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, staff, community resources and the general public.

Education

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• A minimum of three (3) years post-Master's work experience as a clinical social worker in a health or mental health setting or five (5) years' experience in a non-clinical setting.
• N.C. LCSW is required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) required.