LCSW with African and Caribbean Cultural Competency required

About the Role

HEALTHSTAR LLC is seeking a compassionate and culturally responsive Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our Community Support Team (CST) in Charlotte, NC. The LCSW will help individuals overcome behavioral health challenges, improve daily functioning, and connect with appropriate clinical and community resources.

Because HEALTHSTAR serves individuals and families from African and Caribbean backgrounds, the successful candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of African and Caribbean cultures, family structures, values, communication styles, and attitudes toward mental health. The candidate must be able to provide respectful, culturally informed, trauma-informed, and person-centered care to diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop individualized, person-centered treatment plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy to address clients’ mental health and psychosocial needs.
• Serve as an active member of the Community Support Team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to provide coordinated and holistic care.

Deliver culturally responsive services that recognize the experiences, strengths, values, and needs of African and Caribbean clients.

Build trust with clients and families who may experience cultural stigma, language barriers, or limited familiarity with behavioral health services.

• Use evidence-based and trauma-informed therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of assessments, services, client progress, and treatment outcomes.
• Advocate for clients and connect them with behavioral health, medical, housing, employment, and other community resources.
• Participate in case reviews, team meetings, crisis planning, and program-development activities.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to strengthen clinical and cultural competencies.

Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and comply with all organizational, ethical, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current, unrestricted North Carolina licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in a behavioral health or mental health setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of African and Caribbean cultures.

Ability to provide culturally responsive behavioral health services to African and Caribbean individuals and families.

Experience working with immigrants, refugees, underserved populations, or culturally diverse communities is strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of therapeutic modalities, clinical assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and care coordination.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, documentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment.
• Compassionate and respectful approach with a strong commitment to person-centered care.
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems.
• Community Support Team experience is preferred.

About Us

HEALTHSTAR LLC provides compassionate behavioral health services focused on client empowerment, recovery, and overall well-being. We are committed to delivering culturally and linguistically responsive care, particularly to African, Caribbean, immigrant, refugee, and other underserved communities. Our team is passionate about making a meaningful difference and creating a supportive environment where clients and employees can thrive.