Clinical Social Worker

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$68k-$94k

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Job Description

Title: Clinical Social Worker

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $68,310 - $94,268

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

Previous experience in a hospital setting or in behavioral health is preferred.

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.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contact 540-375-4200 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply.

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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.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for completing comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating effective discharge planning for patients according to policy and regulations. This role also involves providing individual, family, and group counseling, patient education, and participating in interdisciplinary treatment planning formulation.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications require knowledge of population-specific factors, theories of human behavior, skills in counseling, knowledge of community resources, advanced interviewing skills, and adherence to the Social Work Code of Ethics. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to make independent work decisions and maintain clinical records according to governing body regulations.

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary Team ParticipationRecord MaintenanceKnowledge Of Human BehaviorSocial Work Ethics

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.2
Better work-life than 30% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Catawba

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$371k≈ 5.4× annual pay
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA 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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Benefits & Perks

State employment benefits
Retirement plan
Health insurance
Paid time off