Clinical Social Work Jobs in North Carolina

Clinical Social Work jobs in North Carolina are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, child welfare agencies, and veterans services, with openings at every level from associate-licensed graduates through licensed clinical supervisors. The heaviest hiring activity runs through Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro, where employers like Atrium Health, UNC Health, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services consistently maintain clinical social work roles. The most sought-after specializations in the state are trauma-informed care, substance use disorder treatment, and pediatric behavioral health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerVance County, NC
Top cityFayetteville, NC
Cities hiring17
Work type75% On-site
Top industryEducation

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2026 -2027 Federal Work Study Jobs - College of Humanities and Social Sciences
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2026 -2027 Federal Work Study Jobs - College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Medical Case Manager (Social Work Practitioner)
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Medical Case Manager (Social Work Practitioner)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Social Worker III - Adult Social Work (SFA)
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Social Worker III - Adult Social Work (SFA)
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$63k - $79k/yr
Master's degree in social work

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Student Social Work Clinical Placement
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Student Social Work Clinical Placement
Fresenius Medical Care
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Social Work Supervisor II (122400570)
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Social Work Supervisor II (122400570)
Cumberland County, NC
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Business Strategy
Compliance & Risk
Consulting & Professional Services
$71k.55 - $114k.68/yr
Master's degree in social work
51-200

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Clinical Social Work Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Fayetteville
4 jobs
Charlotte
3 jobs
Henderson
3 jobs
Wilmington
2 jobs
Durham
1 job
Clinton
1 job
Raleigh
1 job
Asheboro
1 job
Albemarle
1 job

Clinical Social Work Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Vance County, NC3 open roles
Cumberland County, NC2 open roles
Alexander County Government2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in clinical social work jobs across North Carolina.

  • Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential issued by the North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
  • Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program required for clinical positions
  • Supervised clinical hours completed under an approved Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor in North Carolina
  • Experience providing individual, family, or group therapy in a behavioral health or clinical setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation standards in a licensed clinical environment
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused interventions

Clinical Social Work Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a clinical social work in North Carolina?

You become a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina by earning a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, completing the required supervised clinical hours under a board-approved supervisor, and passing the ASWB Clinical exam. The North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board oversees all licensure. Most candidates begin with an LCSWA designation while accumulating supervised hours before upgrading to full LCSW status.

Which companies hire clinical social works in North Carolina?

Employers hiring clinical social works in North Carolina right now include Vance County, NC, Cumberland County, NC, and Alexander County Government, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's large integrated health systems, county mental health authorities, and veterans care facilities tend to post the most consistent volume of clinical social work openings across the state.

Which North Carolina cities have the most clinical social work jobs?

Fayetteville, Charlotte, and Henderson have the most clinical social work openings in North Carolina. Charlotte's large hospital systems and expanding behavioral health infrastructure drive the highest volume, while Raleigh-Durham benefits from proximity to major university medical centers and a dense network of community mental health nonprofits, and Greensboro anchors demand in the Piedmont Triad through county health departments and regional hospital campuses.

Are there remote clinical social work jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, but they are more selective than in many desk-based fields, since clinical social work often requires direct client contact or court-mandated in-person sessions. About 25% of clinical social work openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting growth in telehealth platforms. The roles most likely to be fully remote are outpatient therapy, care management, and utilization review positions where sessions are conducted via secure video.

How can I get hired as a clinical social work in North Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is pursuing an LCSWA designation immediately after graduation, which allows you to work under supervision while building required clinical hours. Large North Carolina employers like UNC Health and Atrium Health run new-graduate residency and fellowship programs in behavioral health that are designed for candidates without independent post-grad experience. Adjacent roles such as case manager, care coordinator, or crisis counselor at county mental health centers are common stepping stones, and completing a field placement at a North Carolina agency during your MSW program gives you a direct advantage with local hiring managers.

Where can I find and apply to clinical social work jobs in North Carolina?

You can find and apply to clinical social work jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search through the available roles, identify the ones that fit your license level, specialization, and preferred location, and apply directly to each employer from the listing.

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