Clinical Social Worker

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Institutions Operations Job Classification Title Social Worker Clinical (NS) Position Number 65018434 Grade NC14 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work This position is located at Central Prison Healthcare Complex, Raleigh, NC 27606. Central Prison is a close-custody prison housing male offenders. Central Prison serves as the hub for healthcare for the male inmate population.  The facility is designed to house a maximum capacity of 1308 offenders.  Positions at this level involve applying theory in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, providing individual and group counseling to offenders, and serving as a liaison between correctional staff and offenders. The Clinical Social Worker will provide direct psychological services to offenders with a range of emotional and behavioral issues, including those with severe and persistent mental illness and personality disorders. Such services include mental health triage/screening, crisis intervention, mental health assessment and treatment planning, suicide/self-injury assessment and management, and Restrictive Housing reviews and evaluations. The Clinical Social Worker may also conduct risk assessments on offenders with a history of violent or sexual crimes and may be required to travel to other facilities to complete HUB-related duties, as clinically relevant and necessary for behavioral health system function, as directed by the Human Services Program Manager II/III or Psychological Program Manager. Additional responsibilities include participating in the on-call rotation to provide after-hour/weekend coverage for the institution(s) and participating in discharge planning for identified offenders with aftercare planning duties and, for those with appropriate training, administering, interpreting, and summarizing psychological testing. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range $55,221 - $88,607 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: • Demonstrated experience with case and group work • Documented knowledge and/or experience dealing with behavior and psychosocial problems and their diagnosis and treatment • Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of community resources in clinical social work. The Posting Will Close At 11:59 PM The Night Before The End Date State Benefits Information: The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. About The Division of Comprehensive Health Services: Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) delivers health services to individuals incarcerated in North Carolina state prisons. Our mission is to provide constitutionally appropriate medical, mental health, dental, and pharmaceutical care that meets professional standards. CHS health professionals ensure access to timely, essential, and comprehensive services and programs that support the wellbeing of incarcerated individuals. This care is delivered by licensed staff and through partnerships with private providers and the University of North Carolina system. Supplemental Application Information Application Process NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website. Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include: Complete education history (including high school) Full work experience details Certificates and licenses, if applicable Education must be from appropriately accredited institutions. Information provided must support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. The hiring process may take several weeks. Education Equivalency Verification The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members . Veterans’ and National Guard Preferenc