SOCIAL Services Clinical Social Worker

Overview

(SOCIAL SERVICES) Clinical Social Worker – Sampson County Government, North Carolina

Grade:
76
• Salary:
Beginning at $65,844.00/year with full benefits package
• Status:
Open Until Filled

Location:

Sampson County Department of Social Services, NC

Are you a compassionate, community-minded professional who thrives in a supportive, balanced environment? At Sampson County DSS, we believe that exceptional care starts with caring for our staff. We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Social Worker who brings both heart and expertise to help families navigate life's most challenging moments.

• Provide individualized therapy and intensive counseling—one-on-one, in families, or in groups—for clients facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Conduct thoughtful, in-depth assessments to understand family dynamics and treatment needs.
• Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams, developing and adapting therapeutic strategies tailored to each client.
• Serve as a mentor—guiding, coaching, and possibly training junior staff, students, or interns.
• Engage in community outreach and education, offering support and insight to families, caregivers, and partner agencies.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure in North Carolina as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.
• Special credentials of interest:
  Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS),
  Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Certification
  , Triple-P (Positive Parenting Program) Licensing/Certification.

• Master's degree in social work from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Two years of supervised social work experience as required by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board.
• Necessary special qualification requirements:
  Licensure in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as required.
• Preference may be given to candidates with bilingual skills and/or DSS experience.

Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices; ability to assess psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of client problems; ability to supervise and train lower-level staff or interns; strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Apply: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
• NC State Application form (PD-107) and all college transcripts required.

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled

SAMPSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All offers of employment are conditional pending candidate undergoing pre-employment Alcohol & Drug testing and producing satisfactory test results.

• Balanced Life:
  Flexible scheduling and workload management that respect your well-being.
• Supportive Atmosphere: A team-centered environment with empathy and collaboration.
• Meaningful Work:
  Directly contribute to positive change in the community.