Children's Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker

What You'll Be Doing

The Children’s Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker performs clinical surveillance as well as primary and secondary level assessments and provision of counseling services to assess and respond to patients’ developmental, behavioral or mental health needs.

Essential Functions Include

Receives referrals from clinicians in the Children’s Health clinics to assess patients’ developmental, behavioral and mental health needs. Work as part of an integrated medical home to include pediatric medical providers, dieticians, social workers and referral coordinators.

Develops and implements treatment plans and prioritizes goals, works with parents and children ages birth to 21.

Serves as information and referral specialist. Refers patients to resources to facilitate access to services needed. Services may include: basic necessities, mental health, children’s health and social services programs, domestic violence resources, contact with schools, and other services as appropriate. Maintains referral lists. Assists with case management for patients who need primary care services.

Provides ongoing counseling and psycho-educational support to patients and parents. Provides crisis services by managing mental health emergencies when they arise. Manages ADHD screening program, works closely with referral coordinator and school personnel to complete process.

Attend meetings for foster care program, medical provider meetings and staff meetings. Collaborate with outside agencies to best serve patient population.

Documents activities. Completes assessments, follow-up notes, and phone notes within specified deadlines. Completes inquiry reports to obtain monthly statistics and submit them to assigned supervisor. Verifies demographic information and patient information for clients. Monitors and responds to referrals and flags. May manage billing information.

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

About Our Team

At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community.

We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services.

With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County.

• The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
• Clinical Social Work License

Equivalent Education and Experience Are NOT Accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
• Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
• Spanish language skills preferred
• How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
• Thorough knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices, and their application to complex casework
• Considerable knowledge of a wide range of behavior and psychosocial problems and their diagnosis and treatment
• Considerable knowledge of family and group dynamics and a range of intervention techniques, as well as principles of casework and training
• Ability to formulate appropriate goals and interventions
• Considerable knowledge of treatment planning
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client, establishing an effective interpersonal relationship

About This Position

• Location: Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610
• Employment Type: Regular
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30-5:15
• Hiring Range: 67,559-91,203
• Market Range: 67,559.00 - 114,847.00
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
• Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 4/9/2026
• What Makes Wake Great

Equal Opportunity Statement

• Background Check Statement
• Emergency Service Worker Statement

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents.

The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast.

Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms.

Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center.

Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.