Social Worker Jobs in Raleigh, NC

A Social Worker plays a critical role in the social service industry by providing assistance and support to people facing various challenges in their lives, including mental health issues, poverty, addiction, and abuse. Their responsibilities often include conducting assessments, developing and implementing intervention strategies, providing counseling, and connecting clients with necessary resources and services. They work in various settings such as schools, hospitals, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, where they advocate for social justice and changes in policies.

In terms of skills, a good Social Worker should have excellent communication, emotional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations. They should also possess a strong sense of empathy and patience, as well as the ability to handle stress effectively. Regarding certifications, most positions require at least a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW), with many requiring a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW). Additional certifications such as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Certified Social Worker in Health (C-SWH) may also be required, depending on the role and state regulations. Prior to becoming a Social Worker, individuals may have roles such as Social Work Assistant, Case Manager, or Mental Health Counselor.

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Licensed Therapist for Online Counseling

  • Betterhelp
  • Raleigh, NC (5 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Betterhelp
  • Raleigh, NC (5 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Private practice with no doors and no overhead. Join the world's largest online counseling platform. Put simply: You provide the clinical expertise, we take care of everything else. And we mean...

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LCSW Associate

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 12 hours ago

Thriveworks Counseling is seeking individuals pursuing North Carolina State Licensure as a LCSW in Raleigh, NC. Thriveworks is a clinician-founded national private practice group with locations in...

Clinical Social Worker

  • Rolesville, NC (14 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Rolesville, NC (14 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 4 hours ago

Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Durham, NC. Thriveworks is a clinician-founded national private practice group with...

Licensed Professional Counselor

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Remote Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Wage: Between $115-$130 an hour Are you a Licensed Professional Counselor looking to launch a private practice, or grow your existing practice? Headway...

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 7 hours ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 7 hours ago

Worker + Knowledge of community health and social service agencies as well as behavioral health resources **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience working with the geriatric/senior population + Bilingual...

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Clinical Social Worker-Eye Center

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 1 day ago

Clinical Social Worker-Eye Center Duke Health - 3.7 Durham, NC Job Details Full-time 20 hours ago Qualifications Master of Social Work Addiction counseling Management Licensed Clinical Social Worker...

Child Protective Services Assist - Social Worker

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 1 day ago

What You'll Be Doing The Child Protective Services (Assist) - Social Worker ensures the protection of children who are brought to Child Protective Services' (CPS) attention due to allegations of abuse...

Special Operations Licensed Clinical Social Worker (AFSOC UNIT/Fort Bragg, NC)

  • Apex, NC (16 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 2 days ago
  • Apex, NC (16 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 2 days ago

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Clinical Social Worker-Eye Center

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Level II Perform all of the duties and responsibilities of Level. workers and clinical social workers on the team....

Senior Social Worker-Primary Care/Mental Health Integration

  • Garner, NC (9 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 3 days ago
  • Garner, NC (9 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 3 days ago

Verification of the degree can be made by going to to verify that the social work degree meets the accreditation standards for a masters of social work. Licensure....

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual)

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 3 days ago

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual) at Headway summary: A Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual) provides professional mental health counseling services remotely, helping clients access...

Social Worker II - 40010005

  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Durham, NC (21 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 5 days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES The purpose of the Social Worker II position in the Centralized Intake Unit of Aging and Adult Services is to provide the Intake, Education, and Referral function for Aging & Adult...

Social Worker (MSW)

  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC
  • 6 days ago

Our Case Management team is seeking a System-wide Complex Social Worker to provide support to a network of 6 owned and 10 managed hospitals....

Intake Clinician- Full Time- Night Shift

  • Garner, NC (9 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Garner, NC (9 miles from Raleigh, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Intake Clinician- Full Time- Night Shift | Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health | Garner, North Carolina About the Job: PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Intake Clinician is a behavioral health professional...

This position reports to Social Worker Supervisor III....

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Social Worker Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers
COVID-19 is rapidly spreading across the globe and all providers must be prepared to recognize, stabilize, and treat patients with novel coronavirus infection. This rapid-fire, self-paced course...
Social worker and Counselling
Social work is an academic discipline and profession that concerns itself with individuals, families, groups, and communities in an effort to enhance social functioning and overall well-being....
Strengthening Community Health Worker Programs
Learn to deliver high-quality primary health care at scale through national community health worker programs. Despite medical and technological advances, half of the worlds population lacks access...

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Salary for Social Worker Jobs in Raleigh, NC

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Highest Education Level

Social Workers in Raleigh, NC offer the following education background
Master's Degree
57.1%
Bachelor's Degree
30.7%
Doctorate Degree
4.0%
Associate's Degree
3.6%
High School or GED
2.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.8%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%



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