Social Worker Clinical

State of North Carolina

9d•$50,633 - $88,607

About The Position

The Department of Public Safety's mission is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through preparation, prevention, and protection with integrity and honor. Our agency houses many public safety divisions, including Emergency Management, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Samarcand Training Academy, and the North Carolina National Guard. Join us along with our more than 3,000 employees and 12,000 National Guard members in providing exceptional public safety services to the citizens of North Carolina. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping court-involved youth. We are Working Together to Strengthen North Carolina’s Youth and Families! The Division of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention is committed to the reduction and prevention of juvenile delinquency by effectively intervening, educating and treating youth in order to strengthen families and increase public safety. If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of North Carolina's youth, we welcome you to be part of the team. The State of North Carolina provides work/life balance, a team-oriented culture, opportunities for advancement, and interesting work. If you are looking to serve others, this is the place for you

Requirements

Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited school of social work.
Licensure is required from NC SW Certification and Licensure Board.
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.
Applicants for positions designated as Juvenile Justice Officers are subject to and must meet the hiring and training standards established by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission, as defined in Title 12, Chapter 9 of the NC Administrative Code, by the statutory authority of GS 17C.
Selected applicant must attend and successfully complete and pass the Juvenile Justice Officer Basic Training certification program.
The certification requires four weeks to complete and is comprised of classroom and physically demanding training.
This training is carried out at regional training centers and requires consecutive overnight stays.
Have or be able to obtain required documentation for certification as a Juvenile Justice Officer (i.e. a diploma).
Pass a Criminal Background check
Pass a Drug Screening test
Pass a Psychological test
Pass a Sexual Risk Screening test
Pass a Physical (to include Vision and Hearing)
Be a US citizen
Be at least 20 years of age
Have a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in providing effective case management including crisis management.
Demonstrated experience working with interdisciplinary treatment teams within the system of care expectations.
Demonstrated experience working with at-risk juvenile family populations that involve case and/or legal processes.
Documented knowledge of psychosocial, behavioral, and/or socio-economic challenges.

Responsibilities

Serves as a core member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
As a clinical practitioner the social worker independently exercises clinical judgment and uses theory to formulate a psychosocial assessment, treatment modality and discharge plan.
Treatment interventions include individual, and family therapies to identify deficits and remedies in complex cases such as suicide attempts, depression, abuse, mania, aggression, noncompliance, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, violence and substance abuse.
The social worker’s use of a holistic approach ensures patient and family’s input into planning and treatment.
The social worker coordinates and develops a discharge plan through an integrated approach with team, patient, system and community agencies.
The clinical social worker also serves as the community liaison for the unit, and may become involved in specific legal aspects of the patient’s care such as involuntary commitment hearings, hearings etc.
The unpredictable nature of psychiatric patients requires the clinical worker to exercise flexibility and quick decision-making skills in order to assess various situations and plan or intervene as needed.
Work is performed with considerable independence but also requires teamwork and collaboration.
Some evening or weekend work will be required to meet family and patient needs.
Valid North Carolina driver's license is required for this position.
Must successfully complete Criminal Justice Certification requirements.
Must successfully pass all required parts of CPI’s Non-Violent Crisis Intervention course and remain CPR certified