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RHA Health Services
Taylorsville, North Carolina

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Provisionally Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate- OPT Therapist

Social WorkerNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$60k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

We Are Hiring For

Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Provisionally Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate- OPT Therapist

Type

Credentialed

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) is responsible for providing high-quality behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and care coordination services to individuals experiencing a broad range of mental health and co-occurring conditions. This position requires a skilled clinician with experience treating mental health disorders, personality disorders, substance use disorders, and challenges related to family, social, educational, and community support systems.

The LCSW/LCSWA works collaboratively with clients, families, treatment teams, and community partners to ensure comprehensive, person-centered care. This position requires active participation in interdisciplinary treatment planning and ongoing coordination with internal and external resources to support positive clinical outcomes.

  • LOCATION: Taylorsville
  • HOURS: Monday through Friday 8 - 5 in person, No on call hours
  • SALARY: $ 50,000 to $ $60,000

Job Responsibilities

As a Clinical Social Worker with RHA, your responsibilities will vary based on the groups you work with and the programs through which you provide services. In all activities, you will coordinate closely with the interdisciplinary team to best help service users, including behavioral health specialists, registered nurses, quality assurance specialists, paraprofessionals and the Clinical Director.

  • Additional responsibilities of the Clinical Social Worker include:
  • Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments and formulate appropriate treatment recommendations.
  • Provide individual, family, and group therapy services utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches.
  • Assess and treat individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans that address identified needs and goals.

Collaborate closely with psychiatric providers, community support staff, care coordinators, and other members of the treatment team.

Coordinate care with external systems and stakeholders, including families, schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and legal entities when appropriate.

  • Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency, regulatory, and professional standards.
  • Participate in clinical staffing, case consultations, and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provide support and coverage for Program Directors and fellow therapists as needed.
  • Maintain professional licensure, continuing education requirements, and ethical standards of practice.
  • Serve as an active, collaborative, and positive member of the clinical team.

Our ideal Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSW/LCSWA) is a compassionate, organized, and self-motivated clinician who is committed to delivering exceptional behavioral health services.

The successful candidate possesses strong therapeutic and communication skills, excels at active listening, and creates a safe, supportive environment that fosters meaningful clinical progress.

This individual works effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team and facilitates open, productive therapy sessions that promote engagement and recovery.

The ideal candidate is skilled in behavioral interviewing techniques, able to identify underlying service user needs, anticipate barriers to treatment, and develop effective interventions that support positive outcomes.

Required Education and Licensure

Master's degree in social work from an accredited program.

Current North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate (LCSWA) credential.

Must hold and maintain a valid license or provisional license issued by the governing board regulating the profession.

  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
  • Experience working with individuals experiencing complex mental health and co-occurring disorders.
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Effective communication, crisis intervention, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Additional Requirements

Depending on program needs and service population, specialized training, certification, clinical experience, or additional licensure may be required. The clinician is expected to exercise sound professional judgment, maintain confidentiality, and provide services consistent with agency policies, professional ethics, and regulatory requirements.

This position relies on a high degree of clinical expertise, professionalism, and independent decision-making to ensure the delivery of quality behavioral health services.

Pre-employment Screening

Complete Criminal Background

Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)

Drug Testing

  • Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
  • Proof of employment history or references (if required)

Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We Offer the Following Benefits to Employees

  • Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
  • Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
  • Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
  • Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
  • 401(k) retirement savings program
  • Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
  • Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
  • Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct behavioral health assessments, diagnose and treat mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions, and provide individual, family, and group therapy. Develop and monitor treatment plans, coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and community partners, and maintain compliant clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree in social work from an accredited program and a current North Carolina LCSW or LCSWA credential. Candidates should have behavioral health assessment and treatment-planning knowledge, experience with complex and co-occurring disorders, strong clinical judgment and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyFamily TherapyCo-Occurring Disorders TreatmentInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Provisionally Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate- OPT Therapist at RHA Health Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 53% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $58k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

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  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Taylorsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k≈ 6.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$496/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About RHA Health Services

Individual and Family Services
Asheville
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (full-time only)
Health Insurance (full-time only)
401(k) retirement savings program
Payactiv early pay access
Employee perks and discount program
Wellbeing programs
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training