Clinical Social Worker

Title: Clinical Social Worker

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $70,701 - $97,567

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Evaluation and treatment planning: 30%

Comprehensive assessments, social work reassessments, treatment plans, and other required medical record documentation are completed in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, accrediting/certifying body regulations, and state/federal laws as evidenced by medical record reviews, supervisor/peer reviews and results of accrediting/certifying body reviews.

Assesses patient's discharge needs and coordinates the discharge plans with the

CSB: 30%

Initiated upon admission and across the continuum of care discharge planning is provided in an effective and efficient manner according to policy and DBHDS discharge protocols.

Discharge needs are clearly documented and plans for patients recommended for discharge are updated in weekly notes and ready for discharge form in the EHR.

• Notes identify barriers to discharge as well as progress made to alleviate barrier.
• Discharge plans and referral summaries are clearly written and describe a comprehensive discharge plan.

Provides individual, family and group counseling and patient/family education:

20%

Documentation indicates content of individual, family and group sessions and provision of education to patients and families. It is completed according to departmental policy.

• Treatment planning: 15%
• Participates with the interdisciplinary team in formulating individual treatment plans.
• Functions as plan author of assigned patients.

Treatment plans are completed thoroughly, patient-centered, and timely according to facility guidelines and governing bodies.

Additional duties: 5%

Provides admission on call services on a rotating basis.

Communicates with nursing supervisor, CSB, other facilities, Central Office, Jail and others to assist with admission needs. Consults with patient flow manager and/or social work director regarding difficult admissions.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of population specific factors in assessment and treatment. Knowledge of theories of human behavior and development. Skills and ability in providing individual, family and group counseling. Knowledge of community resources.

Advanced interviewing skills. Knowledge of Social Work Code of Ethics. Ability to make independent work decisions. Ability to independently maintain clinical records on assigned cases in accordance with hospital policies and governing body regulations.

Additional Considerations

MSW, LCSW highly desirable; experience in behavioral health and/or working with a geriatric population is also desired.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through Page Up the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only.

Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position.

Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at during business hours (8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m.).

Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 14 paid holidays in 2026, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty

Phone: 540-375-4368

Email: austin.grasty@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).

Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.