Social Worker

State of North Carolina

3d • $76,542 • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for a meaningful career working as part of a multi-disciplinary team that impacts lives, please consider the Social Worker position at the Julian F Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center (JFK ADATC) in Black Mountain. The Social Worker is primarily responsible for provision of assessments, case management, and discharge planning, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and family education for ADATC patients on the detox unit. The Social Worker must have the ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary treatment team. Skill in establishing rapport with patients is also important. JFK ADATC is committed to the continuous professional development of our employees. We offer clinical supervision for LCSW, CADC, LCAS, LCMHC and CCS credentials; Continuing Education in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CRM, and more; and Work/Life Balance. JFK offers a 40-hour workweek with no on-call requirements and a shared caseload across a nine-person team.

Requirements

• The Social Worker must have the ability to work independently and with an interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Skill in establishing rapport with patients is also important.
• This position is designated as mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events and/or other emergencies.
• This position is scheduled for Monday – Friday; typically working from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
• Master’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution; or Bachelor’s degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or Master’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of directly related experience; or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• A working knowledge of substance dependence and mental health counseling practice models; motivational interviewing; trauma-informed care; CRM; cultural diversity and its impact on treatment; and knowledge of mental health laws.
• Training and/or experience in a psychiatric and/or substance dependence treatment facility is desired.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provision of assessments
• Case management
• Discharge planning
• Crisis intervention
• Individual and group therapy
• Family education for ADATC patients on the detox unit

Benefits

• clinical supervision for LCSW, CADC, LCAS, LCMHC and CCS credentials
• Continuing Education in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, CRM, and more
• Work/Life Balance
• JFK offers a 40-hour workweek with no on-call requirements and a shared caseload across a nine-person team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees