Social Worker IV - Investigations
Social worker job in Asheville, NC
This job posting expires at 11:59PM on June 29, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on June 29, 2026.Job Title: Social Worker IV - InvestigationsDepartment: Health and Human ServicesExternal Hiring Range: $31.57 - $36.86Posted Internally and Externally
Do you feel the call to help others? Do you want to help families safely care for their children? Investigators and Assessors work to determine the validity and severity of child abuse or neglect reports. They make sure that children and families in crisis get what they need to address the identified issues.
We are looking for fast-paced, passionate, and engaging human services professionals to join our Social Work Department in Buncombe County, NC. If the typical 8-to-5 job is not for you, and you have the desire to help children and work with families in crisis, then consider a career as a Social Worker IV - Investigations (formerly titled Investigation, Assessment, & Treatment Social Worker - IATSW) with Buncombe County Social Work Services. This posting is for ongoing recruitment for the Social Work Investigations division.
This position will be hired as a fully-qualified Social Worker IV or a Social Worker IV Trainee depending on candidate qualifications.
The Pay Range for a Social Worker IV is $31.57 - $36.86 an hour
The Pay Range for a Social Worker IV Trainee is $29.51 - $34.45 an hour
Salaries are calculated based on education and experience above minimum qualifications.
As a Social Worker IV Trainee, candidates will be hired with the expectation that to continue employment the selected candidate will successfully advance to a Social Worker IV position once the employee is fully qualified. At that time the selected candidate will be promoted and compensated as a qualified Social Worker.
We are committed to building an inclusive workforce that is representative of our diverse community. If you are interested in this position but are not certain if you meet the exact qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply. Buncombe County uses a substantial equivalency standard to determine if applicants are qualified.
Candidates are required to submit transcripts with their application.
Social workers are required to work in the office (no teleworking) for their first 6 months of employment to ensure they receive the appropriate level of support and training.
The selected candidate for this position will be required to submit to a drug test. Please note that CBD or Delta-9 Hemp products may cause a positive drug test.
Purpose of the position:
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure child safety in compliance with state and federal statutes regarding child protective services.
Essential Functions of the position:
Assess the risk and safety of children in response to actual or suspected child neglect, abuse, or dependency through conducting a thorough investigation of the home, school and other locations or persons involved, conducting such assessments requires the use of a personal vehicle and a valid driver's license.
Develop and monitor service plans with families involved in Child Protective Services and provide or refer services as needed. Make recommendations to the court, including services needed, progress and barriers to permanent plan.
Provide direct services to children and their parents/caretakers through which a timely and comprehensive assessment is conducted to determine if abuse/neglect/dependency exist and provide for ongoing intervention if warranted.
Ensure safety planning for children in compliance with state and federal statutes and policies. If children cannot remain safely in their home a petition to the court and/or non-secure custody is sought.
Assess, support, supervise and counsel families involved with child protective services to ensure child safety, wellbeing and permanence. Evaluate available information to determine the appropriateness for intervention and level of services required.
Prepare legal documents, court reports, and court testimony when warranted in compliance with state and federal statutes and policies. Ensure all required documentation, forms and reports are completed and maintained in a timely and consistent manner in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.
Provide transportation on a limited basis to families when necessary to access services to address safety and wellbeing issues.
Advise clients of the Department's mandated responsibilities, agency policies and procedures and clients' rights.
Establish rapport with children, families and appropriate professionals/non-professionals in the community to provide a strengths-based, family centered approach in working with families throughout child welfare involvement.
Coordinate goal-directed visitation with birth family in accordance with Court orders and service agreements.
Develop and/or participate in Child and Family Team to ensure collaborative service planning and case coordination among multiple service providers.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Investigative Social Worker Trainee Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience: To be qualified as an Investigative Social Worker Trainee a candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or Human Services or related field from an accredited college or university.
Investigative Social Worker Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience: Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and one (1) year of social work experience; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of social work and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience; or Master's degree in a counseling field and two (2) years of social work or counseling experience; or a Bachelor's degree in a human services field or related curriculum and three (3) years of social work or counseling experience; or Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of experience in rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling or a related human service field providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work or community organization; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. *One year of work experience can be credited for completion of the social work collaborative.
Additional Training and Experience: English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: A current, valid North Carolina driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Ability to prioritize, identify, and assess risks, problems and needs often in stressful situations with clients who are hostile, emotionally confused and resistant; Ability to effectively de-escalate individuals.
Knowledge of medical, behavioral and socio-economic problems and their treatment.
Knowledge of numerous funding sources and how to utilize them.
Knowledge of basic criminal justice procedures, elements of medical and mental disorders, personality theory, family systems dynamics, interpersonal relations, and cultural differences, values and lifestyles.
Skills in establishing constructive relationships with resistant clients and utilizing family-centered SW practice.
Skills and counseling in interviewing and the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely and to plan and execute work effectively; and skills in creating resources when none are readily available.
Thorough Knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their application to specific casework and community problems.
Thorough knowledge of agency procedures and resources, community systems and resources, manual material, state and federal regulations, permanency planning philosophy, and laws governing protective services for children.
Additionally, Buncombe County has a very rich benefits package, including an 8% contribution to our 401(k), which is a free contribution, not a match. We also have a state pension, to which Buncombe County contributes about 11%, and has a 5-year vesting period. In addition we have first-in-class health insurance and generous paid time off plan including 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave that roll over each year, and vacation accruals starting at 10 days per year which increases with service.
Other resources, services, and opportunities for appreciation, engagement, and support:
No-cost physical therapy
Employee & Family Health clinic
Buncombe County University internal training program
Free preventive screenings for employees and family members on the health insurance plan
Employee Assistance Program
Autoimmune program
Condition care program
Financial resources
Lunch and learn series
Financial Fridays - Learn about everything from best practices for car buying to debt management
Employee Spotlights
Annual employee service awards
Lake Julian Festival of Lights employee appreciation night
Employee 5K at Owen Park
Up to eight weeks of paid parental and family care leave
16 hours of Community Service Leave
2 annual PTO days with the opportunity to earn two additional days by joining our voluntary wellness program
Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.
It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
Auto-ApplySocial Worker
Social worker job in Asheville, NC
- SOCIAL WORKER Facility - Mission Hospital ( Sweeten Creek Mental Health and Wellness Center) Address-509 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 Pay- $2, 307/WK Shift - WEEKDAY - 8: 30AM-4: 30PM Guranteed hrs/wk - 40 Duratiion - 13 weeks Cert -BLS, (LCMHC, LCSW, MFT)
Req- masters in social work or related field and licensed in the state of NC
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Social Worker 2
Social worker job in Greeneville, TN
Job Description
The Clinical Care Team will take referrals from primary care providers and will work with the primary care team to accomplish the following tasks: Social support navigation for social determinants of health (SDOH) such as food insecurity, housing insecurity, etc.
Compile and maintain a resource list for SDOH resources including eligibility criteria, referral process, and contact information
Collaborate with primary care nurse and providers
Provide in-person or remote social needs screening/assessment with primary care patients referred by nurse or provider
Coordinate or make aware of social services resources, i.e., housing, clothing, food, mental health services, etc.
Collaborate with other social workers to identify patient and community resources
Conduct case management activities
Work with hospitals for discharge planning, follow-up and education
Assist with obtaining patient records from hospitals
Assist in securing needed medical equipment through community partners
Conduct follow-up on care plans
Identify patients lost to follow-up or overdue for care and assist them in returning to care
May assist with specialty referral navigation
Schedule, coordinate, and track non-BCS specialist and imaging referrals
Assist with obtaining patient records from specialists and imaging centers
Compile and maintain resource list for specialty referrals including eligibility criteria, referral process, cost and contact information
Assist patients to locate and access low-cost prescription options such as patient assistance programs, discount retailers, etc.
May assist with patient assistance program applications and serve as a patient-provider liaison with the drug companies
Assist patient with applications for programs such as Cover Rx and Rx Outreach
May help with other regional primary care-based initiatives with a social work component
Documents in patients record, updates consults, and tags provider and/or clinical staff as necessary
Provide patient education or find appropriate education resources
Expectations may include:
Complete onboarding and orientation
Participate in regional office and primary care clinical meetings as requested
Attend provider meetings as requested
Attend Health Councils and other community meetings to build relationships with social service agencies and promote health department services
Identify barriers to care or assistance experienced by our patients and seek ways to address them
Tools and Equipment:
Personal Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer
Scanner
Copy Machine
Calculator
Personal Vehicle
Other office related equipment as required
Foster Care Recruiter/Trainer/ Licensing Worker
Social worker job in Asheville, NC
Are you looking for a workplace that values your well-being and supports your family life? Look no further! At Children's Hope Alliance, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all our employees. Here are some of the fantastic family-friendly perks we offer:
Parental Leave: We understand the importance of family time. Our generous parental leave policy ensures you can cherish those precious moments with your new addition.
Military Reserve Pay: We proudly support our employees who serve in the military reserves.
Bereavement Leave: In times of loss, we stand by our employees. Our bereavement leave policy provides the time you need to grieve and be with your loved ones.
Work-Life Balance: We believe in a healthy work-life balance. With flexible working hours and remote work options, we help you manage your professional and personal life effectively.
Birthday PTO: Celebrate your special day with a day off on us! Enjoy your birthday with family and friends, making memories that last a lifetime.
Apply today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us!
Summary
The recruiter/trainer will recruit, train, and license families pursuing either family, therapeutic, or IAFT foster parent licensing as well as coordinating placement of foster children in their region. The recruiter/trainer coordinates and participates in ongoing training of foster parents throughout the year including model related topics, CPR and First Aid and MAR, as well as any other training needs in their region.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Complete all preservice training in required time frames. Staff will annually complete 24 hours of training.
Responsible for recruitment of foster care referrals and developing relationships with area DSS offices and other referral sources.
Utilize agency Teaching-Family Model pre-service training model to train foster families to assess safety, family strengths.
Knowledgeable of foster care and adoptions and its impact on families and children and ensure all homes meet all licensing regulations.
Ability to understand and assist families with licensing requirements; license foster families utilizing state rules and regulations (or transfer license if applicable).
Maintain professional contact with potential or current families in training.
Maintain contact with families interested in becoming licensed as foster parents at weekly intervals or as determined by the trainer.
Complete at least two in home visits with families prior to all license transfers.
Coordinate a secondary review of all potential homes within three training sessions if necessary.
Ensure that all homes requesting to be licensed by the agency are staffed prior to license submission.
Prepare training reports and reviews in a timely, clear, and concise manner including individual training plans, progress toward licensing, and other assigned reports.
Collect and review all state and agency required documentation needed for foster parents to gain licensure and submit all documentation (to include auxiliary items not submitted to the state) to Licensing Specialist for review and submission to the state.
Participate in the planning and delivery of services regarding training, licensing, treatment, and placement.
Represent agency in variety of various settings; including attendance at relevant community forums, public presentations, etc.
Assist with providing monthly in-service training and monthly support groups with the foster families and children.
Provide case management services as needed, entering the rotation in the event of staff crisis (illness, injury, other absence) or team vacancy, when applicable.
Lead foster parent recruitment efforts in assigned region; will develop and maintain relationships with referral sources including DSS's, Mental Health Providers, and DJJ.
Meet quarterly recruitment quotas for assigned region.
Participate in clinical staff meeting and staff all families with regional staff before licensing paperwork is submitted to inform foster care staff of foster homes current skill level and of any on-going needs.
Demonstrate competency in appropriately evaluating needs of youth to assure best placement match with foster parent
Staff will attend first orientation meeting and training session with foster parent.
Annually supervisor will attend one orientation meeting and one training session per staff.
Supervision responsibilities: None
All employees have the following expectations:
Mission: Contribute to and enhance company mission
Organization: Prioritize and plan work responsibilities appropriately
Professional Development: Attend and/or successfully complete all required trainings and meetings
Timeliness and Accuracy: Perform quality work within given deadlines and expectations with or without direct supervision
Professionalism: Comply with all applicable policies, practices, and procedures; report all out-of-compliance and unsafe activities to supervisor; interact professionally with other employees, volunteers, families, children, and the community
Teamwork: Serve effectively as a team contributor on all assignments
Communication: Utilize effective communication skills both verbally and in writing; provide effective feedback and is receptive to feedback
Leadership: Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other appropriate individuals
Cultural Competence: Is sensitive to the cultural, ethnic and religious views of the children and families served, and in community and public contact.
Children's Hope Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree from accredited College in Psychology, Social Work, or related field and previous work experience in related field is required.
Certification in a state-mandated foster parent training curriculum or the ability to gain certification is also required.
Experience in the Teaching-Family Model preferred.
Previous experience providing case management/supervising foster care services preferred.
Experience recruiting or training foster parents preferred
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands or arms, stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specifics vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Physical functions which are considered essential to the satisfactory performance of the job include the following: reading, typing, writing, speaking, and using the telephone and prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Employee must be able to operate a vehicle for job duties, and keep a valid NC drivers license with insurance.
The work environment will contain slight to moderate office-related noises. The employee is not exposed to extreme weather conditions, toxic fumes, or airborne particles.
The employee must occasionally travel to different locations in the course of work.
Physical functions which are considered essential to the satisfactory performance of the job include the following: public speaking, reading, typing, writing, using the telephone, driving, therapeutically restraining children and adolescents in crisis situations.
Children's Hope Alliance is committed to fostering, maintaining, and promoting equal employment opportunities. We recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without discrimination of race, religion, color, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, national origin, sex, or age.
Salary Description $40,880-$48,545 annually
Family Counselor
Social worker job in Asheville, NC
Youth Villages has been a national leader in the implementation of research-based treatment philosophies in the field of children's mental and behavioral health. Our commitment to helping troubled children and their families find success spans 30+ years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services.
If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.
Responsibilities
Program Overview
This position is responsible for providing Multisystemic Therapy (MST) to youth ages 12 to 17 that display serious antisocial behaviors and are at-risk of placement out of the home due to their behaviors. Our MST program is built on the principle that the serious behavior problems of a child typically stem from a combination of influences including family factors, deviant peer group, problems in school or the community, and individual characteristics. The MST model calls for simultaneously addressing all of those inter-related areas.
Position Overview and Expectations
* MST Family counselor carries a caseload of five (5) families.
* The MST model requires the Family Counselor to meet with each family on their caseload at least three times per week.
* Conduct MST assessments that include identifying and engaging key participants, identifying systemic strengths and weaknesses, and developing an analysis of the fit of problem behaviors within the ecological context.
* Engage primary caregivers and other key participants in active change-oriented treatment by identifying and overcoming barriers to engagement.
* Implement a problem conceptualization, treatment planning, intervention implementation, outcomes review and strategy revision procedure using the MST Analytic Process.
* Maintain clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with the nine MST Principles and the MST Analytic Process.
* Ability to engage and collaborate with all relevant systems and key participants within each system, to maintain alignment throughout MST treatment.
* Provide direct clinical treatment using methods compatible with MST principles and practices.
* Participate in all MST training, supervision, consultation, and MST Therapist development activities.
Additional Information
* Schedule is flexible and non-traditional; based around the availability of youth and families served.
* Counselors rotate on-call availability on weekends and after-hours, requiring one weekly rotation per month.
* Drive up to 60-80 miles to meet with families in the home
* Applicants must have a valid driver's license, a personal vehicle to use for work purposes and auto insurance.
* MST Family Counselors will be reimbursed for applicable mileage
* Extensive training provided
Qualifications
It is Youth Villages' policy to hire MST Family Counselors that meet one of the following levels of education and experience:
Clinical Licensed Applicant Qualifications:Must hold one of the following licenses in the state of North Carolina: LCMHC-A, LMFT-A, LCSW-A, or LCAS-A.
Master's Degree Applicant Qualifications:Must possess degree at time of application.Degree must be in a clinical field of study.Must have one year of full-time clinical experience (2,000 hours) with designated population.
Bachelor's Degree Applicant Qualifications:Must possess degree at time of application.Degree must be in a clinical field of study.Must have two years of full-time clinical experience (4,000 hours) with designated population.
Preferred Clinical Experience and Skills:
* Direct use of pragmatic (i.e., structural, strategic and functional) family therapies
* Therapy with children and adults using cognitive behavioral techniques
* Couples therapy using behaviorally based approaches
* Behavioral therapy targeting school behavior and academic performance
* Implementation of interventions within or between systems in the youth's natural ecology that affect or influence the behavior of the youth (i.e., family, peer, school, and neighborhood)
* Collaboration and partnership with community agencies
* Previous work providing in-home or community-based therapy services
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision 401(k)2 weeks paid vacation12 paid sick days per year11 paid holidays
Paid Parental LeaveMileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)
Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision
Growth & development through continuous training
Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities
Salary:
$62,000 - $70,000 - Salary quoted is based on education and experience.
Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.
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Social worker job in Asheville, NC
> Position: Medical Social Worker Location: Minnie Jones Health Center 257 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC Job Id: 760 # of Openings: 1 MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER Are you passionate about helping the underserved? Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are looking for a full-time Medical Social Worker/Medical Care Coordinator to coordinate the collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care, and cost-effective outcomes.
The underlying premise of this position is based in the fact that when an individual reaches the optimum level of wellness and functional capability everyone benefits: the individuals being served, their support systems, social systems, and greater health in the population.
The position will be based at our primary health center:
Minnie Jones Health Center, 257 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
RESPONSIBILITIES- Includes but not limited to the following:
* Designing health plans for patients/care givers including: using community resources to secure housing and food sustainability; connect patient with appropriate resources and support groups including potential legal and financial assistance; connects patient with substance treatment programs; connects patient with any and all resources to facilitate health and well-being.
* Overseeing the correct implementation of the health plans including monitoring the use of community resources to ensure they are being used effectively.
* Recording the effectiveness or reasons for failure of the health plans. Helps patient and his/her domestic caregiver address any identified barriers preventing the success of the health plan.
* Ensure patient and his/her domestic caregivers, to the best of their abilities, understand the health plan as patient consent allows.
* Monitors the health, psychosocial, and functional status of assigned patients for whom a health plan has been created.
* Identify any financial or psychosocial barriers that would prevent adherence to the created health plan.
* Accurately documents all services and outcomes achieved in a timely manner.
* Offers emotional support to patient and his/her domestic caregivers.
* Educates patient and his/her domestic caregiver about self-care/self-management.
* Coordinates transportation to and from all medical and related appointments.
* Contact patient and his/her domestic caregivers with enough frequency and intensity to verify all the tasks outlined in this Job Description are consistently carried out. (At a minimum, this requires telephone contact and making periodic visits to the patient at his/her setting (e.g. homeless shelter, home, nursing facility, etc.).
* Participate in mandatory in-services, drills, staff meetings and other trainings.
* Perform duties in a prioritized, organized, and orderly manner to maximize efficiency and productivity.
* Facilitate the maintenance of a clean, neat and well-organized work area.
* Participate in quality improvement activities by initiating or contributing to monitoring, measuring, analyzing, improving and/or controlling program goals, objectives and/or services.
* Support current incentive, regulatory, and certification requirements (such as Meaningful Use, PCMH and UDS) through documentation, participation in initiatives, and other activities as directed.
* Perform other work duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelors' degree in human services, social work or psychology; Master's degree preferred
* Previous experience in care/case management
* Expert knowledge of medical office operations
* Familiarity with role of FQHCs in the community
WORK/LIFE BENEFITS:
* Competitive health plans for employees and dependents including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth
* Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
* Two (2) Floating Holidays
* Accrued PTO (total of 156 hours in the 1st year)
* No weekends or holiday work required
* Employee Assistance Network
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING BENEFITS:
* 403(b) Retirement Savings with Match
* Employer-Paid Short Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
* HRSA and Public Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness
CAREER GROWTH:
* Monthly staff meetings and trainings
* Relias Learning Management System (LMS)
* Continued Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education (CEU)
* Coverage for certification, recertification, or licensing fees related to your position
Western North Carolina Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, services, programs or activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary range from $49,000.00 to $53,000.00 per year
SOCIAL WORKER BSW WE
Social worker job in Morganton, NC
Blue Ridge HealthCare Hospitals - Clinical Case Management THE ORGANIZATION At UNC Health Blue Ridge, we live our mission by enhancing the lives of every patient and resident we serve. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to provide an environment where they can thrive.
You'll love working with us because:
* We are a teaching hospital
* We work together to ensure our patients receive outstanding, holistic care
* Your expertise and ideas are valued
* Your health and well-being matter
* And much more
"I love working at UNC Health Blue Ridge because I know I am seen and valued. I know this is where I belong and that allows me to give my very best to my patients and their families ."
THE POSITION
Join our dedicated team as a Social Worker BSW, specializing in Clinical Case Management. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families by providing compassionate support and guidance. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care, empowering clients to achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being. If you are passionate about helping others and committed to fostering positive change, we invite you to bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our dynamic environment. Must have graduated from an approved Social Worker program, BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association.
* Competitive benefits package
* Generous tuition assistance program
THE LOCATION
You'll love living here.
* Abundance of recreational activities in our backyard
* Excellent public schools
* High-quality health care
* Lower cost of living
* Moderate climate
* Proximity to scenic attractions
* Higher education facilities located nearby
* Short drive to key cities such as Asheville, Charlotte, and Winston-Salem
Police Social Worker
Social worker job in Hendersonville, NC
Responsible for serving as a key connection point between individuals identified by law enforcement needing additional assistance and community services. An employee in this class performs specialized community support for the City of Hendersonville Police Department with emphasis on connecting people with resources where traditional policing services are not effective. Operational work is generally performed under the supervision of the Shift Watch Commander and administratively under the supervision of an assigned Lieutenant. Work is evaluated based on the attainment of individual performance objectives, observation of work, and feedback from staff and the public.
Essential Job Functions
Serves as a crisis response specialist when responding to law enforcement calls for service. Primary responsibilities in the field will be de-escalation through crisis intervention and appropriate referrals.
Acts as a liaison between patrol officers, partner agencies, and the public.
Determines the best course of action and provides short-term crisis intervention services in situations that may include domestic violence, child abuse, sexual abuse, suicide, serious or fatal accidents, other cases involving emotional trauma, and people experiencing a mental health crisis.
Maintains records and confidential case files.
Compiles and maintains statistical data related to law enforcement calls for service related to social work needs and highlights gaps in available services.
Builds rapport and effective working relationships with city staff.
Provides input to Chief of Police and senior leadership of Police Department related to social work incidents and awareness.
Informs victims of available resources and acts as a liaison in obtaining services.
Assesses and reviews crime reports and ensures victims are contacted within established time frames.
Maintains working knowledge of available resources in the community.
Performs needs assessments, coordinates referrals and collaborates with external partners to provide comprehensive support services.
Complete all necessary training sessions.
Attend court when necessary.
Night and weekend hours may be necessary depending on workload.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) required, Master of Social Work (MSW) preferred. One (1) to three (3) years' experience in the social work field is preferred. Experience working in the law enforcement field that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred, but not required.
Special Qualifications:
Possession of a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. Requirement exists at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Knowledge of the criminal justice process and victims' rights; community resources available to victims for shelter, treatment, education, legal assistance, and financial aid.
Ability to maintain and track data and records effectively.
Ability to interpret information and prepare and present clear reports and program recommendations.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, interactive theories and principles in complex and volatile situations, initiate appropriate solutions, and offer empathy to emotionally charged clients.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, computer and electronic data processing skills, modern legal terminology, format of and standard legal instruments pertaining to victim rights, criminal justice system and court procedure, and crisis intervention and counseling techniques.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint software programs and Police Department database/report management software.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and comprehend, law enforcement, criminal justice, social services systems.
Knowledge of fundamentals of record keeping and methods of performing basic business mathematic calculations.
Ability to understand law enforcement culture, procedures, and general orders; function effectively within a law enforcement environment; and establish and maintain rapport with Police Officers and the community.
Empathy to identify with and understand another person's experience and point of view.
Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively in person, by phone, and in writing with peers, supervisors, citizens, other law enforcement agencies and entities, and various community resources.
Ability to identify and utilize community resources to ensure that appropriate referrals occur.
Physical Demands
Work in this classification is defined as light work requiring the physical exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, handling and repetitive motions. Work requires dexterity in the hands for typing and operation of standard office equipment and visual acuity is necessary to read handwritten and typewritten materials and to operate a computer terminal. Vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for depth perception, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection of products, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in an office with a controlled environment as well as outside environment without exposure to harmful conditions.
Auto-ApplyMedical Social Worker
Social worker job in Cherokee, NC
Job Title: Medical Social Worker
Job Code: SW MED
Department: Primary Care
Division: Nursing
Salary Level: Exempt 1
Reports to: Primary Care DON
Last Revised: October 2021
Primary Function
The incumbent is responsible for all operational activities of the Social Services program. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and managing Social Services activities in order to assure meeting the needs of the client. The position also includes case management duties to assure clinically and financially responsible care. He/She maintains liaison with other departments, agencies, organizations, and community resources in determining appropriate resource utilization.
Job Description
· Incumbent serves as the principle advisor and consultant to the Primary Care staff on all matters pertaining to social work services.
· The incumbent provides a wide range of social work activities to eligible Primary Care patients.
· The incumbent carries clinical responsibility for Primary Care and acts as liaison with social work programs including state, BIA, community and Tribal social work activities.
· The incumbent is the official liaison between Primary Care and other social service and human service programs in the area, including Tribal, BIA, community, courts, and other medical facilities upon request for the Indian population served.
· Plans and provides direct social work services to Primary Care patients and their families on an individual or group basis.
· Services may include, but are not limited to, assisting patients and families cope socially and emotionally with physical disability and/or illness, discharge planning, arranging patient transfer and transporting to other facilities, financial planning, death and dying counseling, advanced directive counseling, referral to other resources, counseling services, and child abuse/neglect referrals. Provides needed services as determined from a developed plan of care and assessment.
· Through consultation, shares social evaluations and knowledge of patients, their families, and community resources with physicians, planning for the treatment and/or rehabilitation of patients.
· Establishes and maintains liaison and close working relationships with county social services, related agencies and organizations in the service unit to secure services for American Indians on the same basis as for non-Indians.
· Attends conferences and meetings relating to social service practices.
· Develops an individual primary plan of care, assesses patients needs through interviews with patients, relatives, and others to obtain pertinent information.
· Responsible for establishing, implementing, and enforcing Social Services program policies and procedures and reviewing and revising existing policies and procedures at appropriate intervals.
· Insures conformance to acceptable standards of Social Service and Case Management practice, including all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Cherokee Indian Hospital, JCAHO, CMS, and State Division of Medical Assistance.
· Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing the Social Service program. Directs Social Service activities within the organization including concurrent and retrospective reviews, identification of actual and/or potential delays in service and/or treatment, and reporting trends of inappropriate utilization of resources.
· Attends daily multidisciplinary inpatient rounds and confers with Inpatient Social Worker and Medical staff on Social Services and Case Management problems and develops and implements plans for corrective action.
· Will assist nursing staff as needed with coordination of care and disposition of patients from the Primary Care, such as, but not limited to patients requiring placement or transfer to mental health facilities and other facilities
· Utilizes the care management platform for documentation of interventions and outcomes and interactions with individuals encountered in providing care.
· Interprets patient's resource and case management needs to the Medical and Nursing staff and collaborates with them in the determining available resources. Maintains communication with insurance providers in determining plan of care and coordinates care with the patient's Integrated Care Team.
· Reviews Purchased and Referred Care referrals daily through the RPMS and maintains liaison with the referral organization to determine plan of care, anticipated discharge or transfer dates, and case management needs under the direction of the Primary Care Director of Nursing.
· Responsible for identifying providers or services needed to coordinate the patient's care in the Primary Care setting, or upon discharge from the Cherokee Indian Hospital or regional facility.
· Maintains files and prepares reports on Social Service and Case Management activities and areas for improvement for submission to the Primary Care Nurse Manager and other appropriate groups.
· Maintains and promotes positive and constructive communications and activities within nursing services, other departments, tribal, and community agencies for purposes of coordinating and understanding of program goals.
· Participates in the development and implementation of Performance Improvement activities, and participates or leads at least one Quality Improvement activity per year (PDSA).
· Attends meetings, planning sessions, committees, and serves on teams to promote quality and performance improvement.
· Actively participates with the Integrated Care Teams in planning, organizing, and directing departmental services.
· Participates in various hospital committees as assigned.
Performs other related duties as required.
Education, Licensure, Certification, and Experience
· Bachelors Degree in Social Work.
· At least 2 years experience as a Social Worker. Prefer that experience reflects knowledge of Hospital Social Work.
· Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required for the position. Can be acquired through the facility following appointment to position.
Job Knowledge
· Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and theories of social work in order to plan and provide social services to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio cultural needs of patients of all ages; specifically, Infancy (Birth-1 year), Toddler and Early Childhood (2-5 years), Latency (6-9 years), Preadolescence (10-12 years), Early Adolescence (13-15 years), Adolescence (16-20), Adult (21-64 years), and Elderly (65-+ years).
· Knowledge of social services and its application to clinical practice.
· Knowledge of disease process, health care treatment and systems, and treatment protocols.
· Knowledge of health care financial management, provider payer mechanisms, business environment, and resource management.
· Knowledge of strategic planning, outcome measurement, quantitative methods and statistics.
· Knowledge of ICD_10 coding, billing practices.
· Knowledge and ability to analyze the results of various medical procedures and translate into appropriate plans of care.
· Knowledge of nursing home admission requirements, including steps to initiate nursing home processing.
· Knowledge of Family Care Services policy and procedures and ability to coordinate care requirements with patient centered goals in mind.
· Knowledge and ability to independently plan, manage, and organize work in order to meet priorities, accomplish work within established time frames and work in stressful situations.
· Knowledge of the occupational functions of multi-disciplinary integrated health care teams.
· Knowledge of the culture and health profile of the patient population.
· Knowledge and ability to teach and counsel patient/family and staff on plans for care and use of health care resources.
· Knowledge of available health care programs and community resources.
· Knowledge of processes and procedures for establishing, revising, continually monitoring, and evaluating standards for Social Services.
· Knowledge of medical record documentation and how to perform medical record reviews.
· Ability to communicate to and interact with persons, (staff, health care professionals, individuals in the community) with different functions, levels of knowledge, and requirements.
· Knowledge of JCAHO accreditation standards, social services quality improvement standards, HCFA regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.
· Knowledge of clinical teaching methodologies and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of teaching strategies.
· Ability to gather and analyze data and communicate findings.
Complexity of Duties
Guidelines consist of professional standards of practice, medical policies and procedures. Must, also, comply with Compliance Plan, Utilization Review Plan, State and Federal guidelines, CMS, FPM, DHHS, PHS, and IHS regulations. These guidelines are not always specifically applicable to the individual patient or situation and independent judgment is required in selecting the most appropriate guideline, and applying the intent.
Requirements are complex in that they require comprehensive skills in Social Services and Case Management and have sufficient knowledge of medicine to evaluate patient care. This may involve difficult interactions with the clinical staff, case managers, care managers, and insurance payers and require maximum skills in diplomacy and judgment.
Supervision Received:
Incumbent receives administrative guidance from the Primary Care Nurse Manager. Works within the framework of regulations, policies, and procedures established by the agency, CMS, and North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance. Further guidance is received from Professional Literature, Indian Health Service Manuals, and Program Area Directives. Is expected to exercise a high degree of independent initiative and judgment in development and implementing new approaches to the delivery of quality care. Functions with a minimum of guidance and supervision. The Primary Care Nurse Manager sets the overall objectives and resources available.
Responsibility for Accuracy
The incumbent's performance affects the health, recovery, and rehabilitation of patients, and the quality of care provided. Evaluations and observations are used to modify and develop clinically and financially appropriate treatment plans. The incumbent has a positive effect upon the recovery of the patient and is responsible for the development of policies and procedures, which serve as hospital guidelines.
Auto-ApplySubstance Abuse Counselor- Weaverville, NC
Social worker job in Weaverville, NC
Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and helping people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long-term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office-based, with clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.
Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor
• Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients
• Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient's treatment needs
• Designs and updates the patient's treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
• Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements
• Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services
• Facilitates urine drug screening for patients
Schedule and Hours
Our clinical team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all clinical team members to participate in our Saturday rotation. The frequency of this rotation is determined by the current staff count. Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week.
4:45 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM, rotating Saturdays
Education and Experience requirements
General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting.
Lived addiction experience is a plus.
No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program.
Qualified candidates will hold one or more of the following certifications/licenses:
:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Must be registered with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board - applicants who are not registered will not be considered for employment (LCAS, LCAS-A, LPC, CADC, or LCSW). LCAS preferred.
Position Benefits
• Consistent schedule with early in times and out times
• Advancement opportunities. Clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3) based on the certification or license held
• Targeted caseload. Caseloads follow state regulations and can range from 40-55 patients.
• Excellent training if you are new to our field. We are able to offer necessary training/supervision to those in process of becoming fully certified or licensed.
• Opportunity to save lives every day!
Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• PTO
• Variety of 401K options including a match program with no vesture period.
• Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Mental Health day
• Calm subscription for all employees
Auto-ApplyCommunity Support Team (CST) Substance Abuse Counselor - CADC
Social worker job in Rutherfordton, NC
at Clarvida - North Carolina
Clarvida's success is built on the strength of our people: individuals who bring the right skills and a deep commitment to our mission of improving lives and communities. Our employees are empowered to bring their full potential to the table, ensuring long-term success for our team and those we serve. About your role: The practice of a certified substance abuse counselor consists of the Twelve Core Functions, including screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, report and record keeping, consultation with other professionals regarding client treatment and services, and referral to treat addictive disorder or disease and to help prevent relapse. Perks of this role:
Pay starting at $23.56/hour
Does the following apply to you?
Fully Certified CADC
Valid North Carolina driver's license with a safe driving record.
High School Diploma
What we offer: Full Time Employees:
Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
Separate sick leave that rolls over each year
up to 10 Paid holidays*
Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options
Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements
All Employees:
401K
Free licensure supervision
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance program
Perks @ Clarvida - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement
Cellphone stipend
If you're #readytowork we are #readytohire! *benefit option varies by State/County Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Not the job you're looking for? Clarvida has a variety of positions in various locations; please go to******************************************** To Learn More About Us: Clarvida @ ************************************************** Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. We encourage job seekers to be vigilant against fraudulent recruitment activities that are on the rise across the healthcare industry. Communication about legitimate Clarvida job opportunities will only come from an authorized Clarvida.com email address, A [email protected] email (the email address for which will change upon your reply) or a personal LinkedIn account that is associated with a Clarvida.com email address.
Auto-ApplySubstance Abuse Counselor
Social worker job in Marion, NC
Job Details STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS - MARION - MARION, NC Full Time 4 Year Degree DayDescription
Substance Abuse Counselor - ACTT
💰 $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Empower Recovery. Transform Lives. Are you a licensed addiction specialist committed to helping individuals with co-occurring disorders? Join Strategic Interventions, LLC, a subsidiary of SUN Behavioral Health, and make a lasting impact as a Substance Abuse Counselor on our Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT).
Why You'll Love This Role
Meaningful Work: Provide life-changing support to individuals with mental health and substance use challenges.
Supportive Culture: Work in a positive, inclusive environment that values your expertise.
Growth Opportunities: Access training, mentorship, and continuous learning programs.
Competitive Pay + Benefits:
$5,000 sign-on bonus
401(k), paid time off, holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
Short & long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program
What You'll Do
Conduct substance abuse assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Deliver integrated care for members with co-occurring disorders
Collaborate with ACTT team to provide rehabilitation, care management, and crisis support
Apply knowledge of ACTT principles, substance use treatment, and intervention techniques
What We're Looking For
Education: Bachelor's degree
Licensure in North Carolina as an addiction/substance use specialist with QP status (CCS, LCAS, LCAS-A, or CDAC)
Experience:
1+ year treating individuals with co-occurring disorders
Human services experience as a Substance Use Counselor
Travel: Valid driver's license and insurance required
Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and join a team that's transforming lives across North Carolina.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Second Chances is committed to the principle of Equal Employment Opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy to ensure that both current and prospective employees are afforded equal employment opportunity without consideration of race, religious creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Social worker job in Marion, NC
Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to work at a correctional facility in Marion, North Carolina. These are
registry
positions with our company. Pay Rate: $68 / hour *1099 Job Details:
Fulltime
Part time will be taken in consideration.
Job Duties:
Periodically serves as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled workdays for patient emergencies
Conducts initial mental health evaluations to assess patient's current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation
Conducts clinically sound risk evaluations including clinical review, applying risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation and consultations as needed
Meets with mentally ill patients for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy and face-to-face interviews, etc.
Identifies the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in order to comprehensively assess, diagnose and manage the presenting symptoms
Writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses and prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice
Additional job description details can be provided and assigned by Supervisor.
Conduct MH assessments, individual therapy, and screenings.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least one year (12 months) of experience as Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of supervised social work experience as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.
A valid and current CPR card (American Heart Association)
Must have up to date credentials in the state of North Carolina
Must fulfil 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.
If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (800) 928-5561 and ask to speak with Destiny Monday-Friday (08: 30 AM - 05: 00 PM PST).
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School Social Worker
Social worker job in Brevard, NC
School Social Worker JobID: 2642 Instructional and Student Support Services/Social Worker Date Available: 01/19/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Transylvania County Schools seeks a School Social Worker. Position is available on January 19, 2026. Position is full-time and includes employment benefits; 10-month employment term. Applicants for the position must hold or be eligible to hold NC licensure in area 006 (School Social Worker). Please direct questions regarding the position by email to Ms. Courtney Owen, Student Support Services Director.
Interested candidates must submit an online employment application. Application closing date: Open until filled.
LCMHCA/ LCMHC/ LCSWA/ LCSW
Social worker job in Morganton, NC
Job DescriptionBenefits:
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Benefits/Perks
Careers Advancement Opportunities
Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Comprehensive Administrative Support
Job Summary
We are seeking an outpatient therapist to join our team! In this role, you will conduct assessments, facilitate individual therapies, and create individualized treatment plans for clients across the lifespan. At Aspire, you will have opportunities to collaborate with other therapists as well as prescribers.
Responsibilities
Perform intakes and assessments
Create individualized treatment plans for each client
Use evidence-based treatment methods to facilitate individual therapy
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of patient information and treatment plan
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
Adhere to all facility and licensing standards
Qualifications
Master's degree in counseling, social work, or similar field
Current and unrestricted license in North Carolina
Previous experience as a behavioral health therapist preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized
Family Therapist
Social worker job in Ellenboro, NC
Red Oak Recovery (Ellenboro, NC) specializes in the treatment of adult men and is a clinically dynamic, trauma intensive substance abuse and mental health treatment program. The leadership team of Red Oak Recovery is made up of recognized experts in the field of mental health who specialize in the integration of wilderness and experiential therapy, substance abuse, trauma, and mental health treatment.
During their time at our treatment center, clients receive a minimum of 25 hours of clinician-led group and individual therapy sessions each week. This level of care ensures that our clients receive the attention they deserve while progressing toward growth and change.
We are seeking a Family Therapist for our campus. This role will provide education and support to families of clients with substance use, trauma and co-occurring mental health disorders including but not limited to assessment, planning, individual and family support, and family education.
Responsibilities:
Carry an active assigned caseload
Develop and maintain relationships with clients and families on assigned caseload
Complete a thorough assessment of the family system and prescribe a documented growth plan and upload to EMR
Conduct family education and support phone calls weekly with each client on caseload
Complete weekly progress note uploaded to EMR
Provide psycho-educational groups to clients
Attend weekly clinical meeting on campus
Collaborate with clinical director and each primary therapist of your caseload on a weekly basis, ensuring optimum outcomes for client
Develop and maintain relationships with referring professionals
Co-facilitate multifamily workshops to educate families, assist families in building healthy relationships and developing healthy communication skills
Develop and implement webinars as educational tools for family members
Co-facilitate client graduations on campus when client family is present for graduation.
Provide crisis intervention/support to families
Facilitate weekly family support calls
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in human service field
Licensed as LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT or license eligible
Experience in facilitating group therapy
Experience with experiential therapy
Preferred Qualifications:
LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, and LCAS or pursuing LCAS
Dually licensed in both addiction and mental health treatment (or willing to seek both)
Experience working with young adults in an eco-therapeutic setting
Employee Benefits:
Medical Insurance with Telemedicine options available to full-time employees after 30 days
Vision & Dental insurance available to full-time employees after 30 days
Retirement 401k
Voluntary Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage and Hospital Indemnity Insurance options
Employee provided Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance options
Employee Assistance Program provided to promote employee wellness and a variety of services
Desirable PTO & SICK plan
Company paid professional development and training
Employee discounts through local retailers
Red Oak Recovery does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Red Oak Recovery complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Auto-ApplyFamily Therapist
Social worker job in Ellenboro, NC
Job Description
Red Oak Recovery (Ellenboro, NC) specializes in the treatment of adult men and is a clinically dynamic, trauma intensive substance abuse and mental health treatment program. The leadership team of Red Oak Recovery is made up of recognized experts in the field of mental health who specialize in the integration of wilderness and experiential therapy, substance abuse, trauma, and mental health treatment.
During their time at our treatment center, clients receive a minimum of 25 hours of clinician-led group and individual therapy sessions each week. This level of care ensures that our clients receive the attention they deserve while progressing toward growth and change.
We are seeking a Family Therapist for our campus. This role will provide education and support to families of clients with substance use, trauma and co-occurring mental health disorders including but not limited to assessment, planning, individual and family support, and family education.
Responsibilities:
Carry an active assigned caseload
Develop and maintain relationships with clients and families on assigned caseload
Complete a thorough assessment of the family system and prescribe a documented growth plan and upload to EMR
Conduct family education and support phone calls weekly with each client on caseload
Complete weekly progress note uploaded to EMR
Provide psycho-educational groups to clients
Attend weekly clinical meeting on campus
Collaborate with clinical director and each primary therapist of your caseload on a weekly basis, ensuring optimum outcomes for client
Develop and maintain relationships with referring professionals
Co-facilitate multifamily workshops to educate families, assist families in building healthy relationships and developing healthy communication skills
Develop and implement webinars as educational tools for family members
Co-facilitate client graduations on campus when client family is present for graduation.
Provide crisis intervention/support to families
Facilitate weekly family support calls
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in human service field
Licensed as LCMHC, LCSW, or LMFT or license eligible
Experience in facilitating group therapy
Experience with experiential therapy
Preferred Qualifications:
LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, and LCAS or pursuing LCAS
Dually licensed in both addiction and mental health treatment (or willing to seek both)
Experience working with young adults in an eco-therapeutic setting
Employee Benefits:
Medical Insurance with Telemedicine options available to full-time employees after 30 days
Vision & Dental insurance available to full-time employees after 30 days
Retirement 401k
Voluntary Accident Coverage, Critical Illness Coverage and Hospital Indemnity Insurance options
Employee provided Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance options
Employee Assistance Program provided to promote employee wellness and a variety of services
Desirable PTO & SICK plan
Company paid professional development and training
Employee discounts through local retailers
Red Oak Recovery does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. In addition to federal law requirements, Red Oak Recovery complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Tribal Option Medical Social Worker
Social worker job in Cherokee, NC
Primary Function
The incumbent is responsible for all operational activities of the Social Services program. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and managing Social Services activities in order to assure meeting the needs of the member. The position also includes case management duties to assure clinically and financially responsible care. He/she maintains liaison with other departments, agencies, organizations, and community resources in determining appropriate resource utilization.
Job Description
Incumbent serves as the consultant to the Tribal Option staff on all matters pertaining to social work services.
The incumbent provides a wide range of social work activities to eligible Tribal Option members.
The incumbent is the official liaison and will promote and facilitate a positive professional relationship between EBCI Tribal Option and other social service and human service programs in the area. This includes all Tribal, regional, community, courts, and other medical and behavioral health facilities upon request for the Native American population served.
Services provides may include, but are not limited to the following:
Assisting members and families with discharge planning,
Arranging member transfer and transporting to and from other facilities
Referrals for financial resources
Referrals for death and dying resources and services
Referrals for advanced directive facilitation and resources
Assisting with referrals for child/adult abuse/neglect to the appropriate agencies
Through consultation, shares social evaluations and knowledge of members, their families, and community resources with physicians, planning for the treatment and/or rehabilitation of members.
Utilizes the care management platform for documentation of interventions and outcomes and interactions with individuals encountered in providing care.
Assists the Tribal Option team with the development of plans of care by assessing the member's needs through interviews with members, relatives, and other care team members in order to obtain pertinent information.
Ensures conformance to acceptable standards of Social Service and Case Management practice, including all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Cherokee Indian Hospital, JCAHO, CMS, and State Division of Medical Assistance.
Responsible for assisting with planning, developing, and implementing the Social Service program.
Implementing Social Service activities within the organization including concurrent and retrospective reviews, identification of actual and/or potential delays in service and/or treatment, and reporting trends of inappropriate utilization of resources.
Attends daily multidisciplinary inpatient rounds and confers with the Inpatient Social Worker and Medical staff on Social Services and Care Management services.
Assists the Tribal Option staff as needed with coordination of care and disposition of members, such as, but not limited to members requiring placement or transfer to any medical, non-medical and/or behavioral health facilities.
Assists the nursing and medical staff as needed with facilitation of transfer for members from outside facilities back to CIHA medical or behavioral health inpatient units.
Responsible for identifying providers or services needed to coordinate the member's care in the Primary Care setting, or upon discharge from the Cherokee Indian Hospital or any regional facility.
Interprets member's resource and care management needs to the Medical and Nursing staff and collaborates with them in the determining available resources.
Maintains files and prepares reports on Social Service and Case Management activities and areas for improvement for submission to the Tribal Option Care Manager Supervisor and other appropriate groups.
Participates in the development and implementation of Performance Improvement activities, and participates or leads at least one Quality Improvement activity per year (PDSA).
Attends meetings, planning sessions, committees, and serves on teams to promote quality and performance improvement.
Attends conferences and meetings relating to social service practices.
Performs other related duties as required.
Education, Licensure, Certification, and Experience
Bachelors Degree in Social Work.
At least 2 years experience as a Social Worker. Prefer that experience reflects knowledge of Hospital Social Work.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required for the position. Can be acquired through the facility following appointment to position.
Job Knowledge
Knowledge of principles, practices, techniques, and theories of social work in order to plan and provide social services to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and socio-cultural needs of members of all ages; specifically, Infancy (Birth-1 year), Toddler and Early Childhood (2-5 years), Latency (6-9 years), Preadolescence (10-12 years), Early Adolescence (13-15 years), Adolescence (16-
20), Adult (21-64 years), and Elderly (65-+ years).
Knowledge of disease process, health care treatment and systems, and treatment protocols.
Knowledge of health care financial management, provider payer mechanisms, business environment, and resource management.
Knowledge of strategic planning, outcome measurement, quantitative methods and statistics.
Knowledge of ICD_10 coding, billing practices.
Knowledge and ability to analyze the results of various medical procedures and translate into appropriate plans of care.
Knowledge of nursing home admission requirements, including steps to initiate nursing home processing.
Knowledge of the transfer/admission to inpatient process for CIHA.
Knowledge of Family Care Services policy and procedures and ability to coordinate care requirements with patient centered goals in mind.
Knowledge and ability to independently plan, manage, and organize work in order to meet priorities, accomplish work within established time frames and work in stressful situations.
Knowledge of the occupational functions of multi-disciplinary integrated health care teams.
Knowledge of the culture and health profile of the member population.
Knowledge and ability to teach and counsel member/family and staff on plans for care and use of health care resources.
Knowledge of available health care programs and community resources.
Knowledge of processes and procedures for establishing, revising, continually monitoring, and evaluating standards for Social Services.
Knowledge of medical record documentation and how to perform medical record reviews.
Ability to communicate to and interact with persons, (staff, health care professionals, individuals in the community) with different functions, levels of knowledge, and requirements.
Knowledge of JCAHO accreditation standards, social services quality improvement standards, HCFA regulations, Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.
Knowledge of clinical teaching methodologies and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of teaching strategies.
Ability to gather and analyze data and communicate findings.
Complexity of Duties
Guidelines consist of professional standards of practice, medical policies and procedures. Must, also, comply with Compliance Plan, Utilization Review Plan, State and Federal guidelines, CMS, FPM, DHHS, PHS, and IHS regulations. These guidelines are not always specifically applicable to the individual member or situation and independent judgment is required in selecting the most appropriate guideline, and applying the intent.
Requirements are complex in that they require comprehensive skills in Social Services and Care Management and have sufficient knowledge of medicine to evaluate member care. This may involve difficult interactions with the clinical staff, case managers, care managers, and insurance payers and require maximum skills in diplomacy and judgment.
Supervision Received:
Incumbent receives administrative guidance from the Tribal Option Care Manager Supervisor. Works within the framework of regulations, policies, and procedures established by the agency, CMS, and North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance. Further guidance is received from Professional Literature, Indian Health Service Manuals, and Program Area Directives. Is expected to exercise a high degree of independent initiative and judgment in development and implementing new approaches to the delivery of quality care. Functions with a minimum of guidance and supervision. The Tribal Option Care Manager Supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available.
Responsibility for Accuracy
The incumbent's performance affects the health, recovery, and rehabilitation of members, and the quality of care provided. Evaluations and observations are used to modify and develop clinically and financially appropriate treatment plans. The incumbent has a
positive effect upon the recovery of the member and is responsible for the development of policies and procedures, which serve as hospital guidelines.
Contacts with Others
Contacts are with members of all ages, families, hospital personnel, community agencies, and insurance carriers. Contacts with members, families, and hospital personnel are to exchange, provide, and obtain information concerning the member's physical and psychosocial health care problems and needs. Contacts with other health care or related disciplines and insurance carriers are for the purpose of coordination, collaboration, and consultation in meeting the member's health care needs.
Confidential Data
The Privacy Act of 1974 mandates that the incumbent shall maintain complete confidentiality of all administrative, medical, and all other pertinent information that comes to his/her attention or knowledge. The Act carries both civil and criminal penalties for unlawful disclosure of records. Violations of such confidentiality shall be cause for adverse action.
Mental/ Visual/ Physical
Work in the various services within the Tribal Option department is mostly sedentary, yet requires walking, standing, bending, pushing, and lifting in helping members to and from beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers. These same activities are required in moving equipment and medical supplies. Will be subject to frequent interruptions requiring varied responses, which can cause distractions therefore, the incumbent must possess the ability to differentiate and prioritize many tasks at once.
Environment
Must be flexible in working hours. This position offers a hybrid work model, with the flexibility to work remotely or from the designated work space. Specific workdays and location will be determined in collaboration with the Tribal Option Care Manager Supervisor. The incumbent may occasionally be required to perform care management duties and tasks within the clinical setting. Incumbent is required to comply with Employee Health Program guidelines including current immunization status of identified communicable diseases and safety precautions are sometimes necessary, such as use of personal protective equipment as required by hospital policy. The work environment involves moderate risks of exposure to infectious disease, radiation, electrical hazards, irritant chemicals and explosive gases. Some travel is required. Infrequent overnight travel may be required for meetings or to attend training.
Customer Service
Consistently demonstrates superior customer service skills to members/customers by demonstrating characteristics that align with CIHA's guiding principles and core values. Ensure excellent customer service is provided to all members/customers by seeking out opportunities to be of service.
Auto-ApplySubstance Abuse Counselor - Asheville, NC (OTP)***$2500.00 sign-on bonus***
Social worker job in Asheville, NC
Crossroads Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Since 2005, Crossroads has been at the forefront of treating patients with opioid use disorder. Crossroads is a family of professionals dedicated to providing the most accessible, highest quality, evidence-based medication assisted treatment (MAT) options to combat the growing opioid epidemic and helping people with opioid use disorder start their path to recovery. This comprehensive approach to treatment, the gold standard in care for opioid use disorder, has been shown to prevent more deaths from overdose and lead to long-term recovery. We are committed to bringing critical services to communities across the U.S. to improve access to treatment for over 26,500 patients. Our clinics are all outpatient and office-based, with clinics in Georgia, Kentucky, New Jersey, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and patients.
Day in the Life of a Substance Abuse Counselor
• Provides individual counseling to highly complex patients
• Conducts clinical assessments to appropriately assess patient's treatment needs
• Designs and updates the patient's treatment plan, including care coordination, referrals, and discharge planning
• Manages assigned caseload and compliance with clinical treatment requirements
• Collaborates with nurses and providers to provide holistic treatment services
• Facilitates urine drug screening for patients
Schedule and Hours
Our clinical team enjoys an early morning schedule with early afternoon out times. It is expected for all clinical team members to participate in our Saturday rotation. The frequency of this rotation is determined by the current staff count. Expected hours for this role are 37-40 hours per week.
4:45 AM - 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM, rotating Saturdays
Education and Experience requirements
General experience working with underserved populations in a clinical setting.
Lived addiction experience is a plus.
No legal impediments to serving in a licensed opiate treatment program.
Qualified candidates will hold one or more of the following certifications/licenses:
Must be registered with the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification board - applicants who are not licensed will not be considered for employment LCAS, LCAS-A, CADC -I or CADC
Position Benefits
• Consistent schedule with early in times and out times
• Advancement opportunities. Clear, climbable structure into Counselor levels (1, 2, 3) based on the certification or license held.
• Targeted caseload. Caseloads follow state regulations and can range from 40-55 patients.
• Excellent training if you are new to our field. We are able to offer necessary training/supervision to those in process of becoming fully certified or licensed.
• Opportunity to save lives every day!
Benefits Package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• PTO
• Variety of 401K options including a match program with no vesture period.
• Annual Continuing Education Allowance (in related field)
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Mental Health Day
• Calm subscription for all employees
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Loan Forgiveness Program:
• Crossroads is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
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Auto-ApplySubstance Abuse Counselor
Social worker job in Marion, NC
Job Details STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS - MARION - MARION, NC Full Time 4 Year Degree DaySubstance Abuse Counselor
*** $5,000 Sign-on Bonus *** Education required: Must be licensed in North Carolina as an addiction/substance use specialist with at least one-year of full-time experience treating individuals with Co-Occurring disorders and who are dually diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders. Qualified Professional (QP) status is required with a designation of CCS, LCAS, LCAS-A, or CDAC.
Work experience: A minimum of one (1) year work experience in the human services field as a Substance Use Counselor with the population served.
Position summary: The Substance Abuse Counselor assumes designated responsibility to provide and coordinate substance abuse assessments, treatment planning and service delivery tailored to the individual needs of Members with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and substance use. Also, the Substance Abuse Counselor assumes responsibilities of other functions such as providing treatment, rehabilitation, care management and support services within the team.
General knowledge regarding principles of Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) to include the laws, regulations, and policies that govern these services. Knowledge of substance use principles, techniques and practices, and their application to complex casework, group work, and community problems. Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely. Possess considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques. Understanding of Managed Care processes, contracts, and submission of service authorizations. Ability to be available for crisis situations.
Travel Requirements: Valid Driver's License and insurance required. Travel will vary depending on the daily schedule for this position. All travel is in the community where the members live and work.
Why apply at Strategic Interventions, LLC?
• Competitive Payrates!
• A supportive, positive, and inclusive company culture
• Meaningful Work: Become part of a company that makes a positive impact on society and offers meaningful and fulfilling work.
• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access to training programs, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities to enhance employees' skills and knowledge.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees:
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Major medical, dental & vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short term & long-term insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
Strategic Interventions, LLC is a leading behavioral health provider in North Carolina serving adults with severe and persistent mental illness. Strategic Interventions currently provides services in eight offices from Asheville to Roanoke Rapids. To learn more about us, visit our website at ******************************
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