Social Worker Clinical - Cherry Hospital

Social Worker Clinical – Cherry Hospital

Position Number: NA… Grade: NC14 Salary: $50,633–$88,607 per annum.

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• Facilitate therapeutic group sessions within the Hope and Wellness Center treatment mall program.
• Develop and implement group‑based interventions using evidence‑based modalities.
• Exercise clinical judgment to assess participant needs, monitor group dynamics, and adapt interventions to target treatment goals.
• Document participants’ responses, performance, and progress toward goals outlined in the comprehensive treatment plan.
• Serve on Hope and Wellness Center and/or hospital‑wide committees and work groups.

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited institution.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina (licensure required).
• Knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices in inpatient psychiatric treatment.
• Ability to apply DSM‑5 criteria and psychopathology knowledge for evidence‑based, clinically therapeutic group interventions.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to interact with adults of varied cognitive capacities.
• Capability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

• Recruitment Range: $50,633–$88,607.
• Sign‑on Bonus: $5,000 may be offered, contingent on 2025‑2026 budget approval.
• Eligibility for Sign‑on Bonus: newly hired permanent full‑time or part‑time employees working 30–40 hours/week; prorated for