Clinical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$68K–$94K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited college or university.
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.
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 plans for patients according to policy and regulations. This role also involves providing individual, family, and group counseling, patient education, and participating in on-call admission services.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited institution, along with knowledge of human behavior theories, community resources, and advanced interviewing skills. An MSW and LCSW are highly desirable, as is experience in behavioral health or working with geriatric populations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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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