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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Contract / Per-Service
Company: Resilience Revival Peer Support Services (RRPS)
Location: Princeville/Tarboro, North Carolina
Position: Flexible, As-Needed Clinical Services
Compensation: Per Completed Clinical Service
About Resilience Revival Peer Support Services
Resilience Revival Peer Support Services is a professional, community-based peer support agency dedicated to empowering individuals experiencing mental health challenges, substance use recovery needs, housing instability, and barriers to independent living.
Our mission is to provide compassionate, person-centered, recovery-oriented support that helps individuals strengthen their independence, achieve meaningful goals, and improve their overall quality of life.
Our Motto: Connecting Hearts • Healing Minds • Building Bridges Not Walls.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, dependable, and compassionate North Carolina Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide clinical assessments, person-centered planning, service orders, and related clinical services for individuals participating in our peer support program.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of North Carolina Medicaid behavioral health requirements, clinical documentation, medical necessity, and recovery-oriented services.
This is a flexible, as-needed position with compensation based on completed, authorized clinical services.
Primary Responsibilities
Comprehensive Clinical Assessments (CCAs)
- Conduct thorough clinical assessments to identify behavioral health needs, strengths, barriers, and appropriate service recommendations.
- Review relevant mental health, substance use, psychosocial, and treatment history.
- Complete diagnostic evaluations and clinical formulations within the LCSW scope of practice.
- Determine and document medical necessity for recommended services.
- Complete clinically accurate assessments and required documentation in a timely manner.
Person-Centered Plans (PCPs)
- Develop individualized Person-Centered Plans based on assessed needs and recovery goals.
- Establish measurable goals, objectives, and appropriate service interventions.
- Complete PCP reviews, updates, and revisions as clinically indicated and required.
- Collaborate with individuals, peer support staff, and other appropriate providers.
Clinical Service Orders and Documentation
- Complete and sign clinically appropriate service orders when authorized under applicable requirements.
- Review relevant clinical records and supporting documentation.
- Ensure clinical recommendations are consistent with assessed needs, medical necessity, and applicable service requirements.
- Maintain accurate, timely, confidential records.
- Utilize electronic documentation systems, including SimplePractice when applicable.
Clinical Consultation and Quality Assurance
- Provide clinical consultation within the scope of professional licensure and agreed contractual responsibilities.
- Assist with clinical documentation quality and compliance.
- Collaborate professionally with agency leadership and peer support staff.
- Follow applicable North Carolina Medicaid, managed care organization, HIPAA, and professional licensing requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in North Carolina.
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
- Experience completing Comprehensive Clinical Assessments.
- Experience developing and updating Person-Centered Plans.
- Knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis, assessment, and medical necessity.
- Excellent clinical writing and documentation skills.
- Ability to meet agreed documentation deadlines.
- Strong professionalism, ethical judgment, confidentiality, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with North Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries.
- Knowledge of Medicaid Peer Support Services.
- Familiarity with Healthy Blue, AmeriHealth Caritas, Carolina Complete Health, Trillium, and other managed care organizations.
- Experience completing service orders and documentation for community-based behavioral health services.
- Experience using SimplePractice or similar electronic health record systems.
- Previous experience working with behavioral health or peer support agencies.
Compensation and Schedule
This position is structured as a flexible, as-needed clinical services opportunity.
Proposed per-service compensation:
- Comprehensive Clinical Assessment (CCA): $125 per completed assessment.
- Initial Person-Centered Plan (PCP): $50 per completed plan.
- PCP Update or Revision: $40 per completed update.
- Other authorized clinical services: Negotiable based on scope and requirements.
Payment terms, documentation standards, deliverables, and responsibilities will be established in a written agreement.
The volume of referrals and assignments may vary. No minimum number of weekly hours or assignments is guaranteed.
Final contractual arrangements will be subject to applicable employment classification requirements.
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a clinician who is reliable, detail-oriented, responsive, professional, and committed to high-quality behavioral health services.
The successful candidate must understand the importance of accurate assessments, timely documentation, person-centered planning, clinical integrity, and effective communication.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants should submit their résumé through Indeed.
Applicants must possess an active North Carolina LCSW license.
Resilience Revival Peer Support Services
Phone: 252-266-8553
Email: resiliencerevivalpeer@outlook.com
Resilience Revival Peer Support Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience completing Comprehensive Clinical Assessments [CCAs] for North Carolina Medicaid Beneficiaries?
- Do you have experience developing and updating Person-Centered Plans [PCPs]?
- Are you familiar with North Carolina Medicaid Peer Support Services requirements?
- Are you willing to accept flexible, as-needed assignments with payment based on completed clinical services?
- Are you experienced in completing clinical service orders and medical necessity documentation?
Experience:
- LCSW: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- active unrestricted North Carolina LCSW License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Princeville, NC 27886
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed clinical social worker jobs.
- Active LCSW licensure in the state where the role is located
- Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and diagnostic evaluations
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic, Cerner, or Credible
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment modalities
- Familiarity with Medicaid and insurance billing documentation requirements
Tips for Your Licensed Clinical Social Worker Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure level
Employers filter hard on licensure status, so list your LCSW credential, supervising state, and license number prominently near the top of your resume. If you hold licensure in multiple states, list each one separately so recruiters can match you to location-specific openings.
Highlight your clinical modalities by name
Job postings for licensed clinical social workers frequently specify CBT, DBT, EMDR, or motivational interviewing by name. Match the language in each posting exactly so your application clears automated screening before a hiring manager ever reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists licensed clinical social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by care setting not just title
Your day-to-day responsibilities shift dramatically between inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient community clinics, and school-based programs. Filter openings by setting first, then title, so you apply only to roles where your specific clinical experience is directly relevant.
Prepare a case presentation for clinical interviews
Many behavioral health employers ask you to walk through a de-identified case, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and termination. Practice presenting a case that demonstrates your theoretical orientation and clinical decision-making before your first round interview.
Negotiate supervision hours and caseload upfront
Before accepting an offer, confirm your expected caseload size, documentation turnaround requirements, and whether the organization covers continuing education or licensure renewal fees. These factors affect your day-to-day capacity far more than base pay.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most licensed clinical social workers?
The companies hiring the most licensed clinical social workers right now include LifeStance Health, Presence, and OptiMindHealth, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at large health systems, county behavioral health departments, and federally qualified health centers.
How many licensed clinical social worker jobs are remote?
About 64% of licensed clinical social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, a proportion that has grown steadily since telehealth became standard practice. Outpatient therapy, employee assistance program counseling, and utilization review roles are the sub-specialties most likely to offer fully remote arrangements, while inpatient and school-based positions almost always require on-site work.
How do you become a licensed clinical social worker?
You earn a Master of Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, then complete a supervised post-master's clinical internship, typically two years of direct practice hours under a licensed supervisor. After finishing those hours you apply to your state licensing board, pass the ASWB Clinical exam, and receive your LCSW credential. Renewal requirements and continuing education hours vary by state.
Can you get a licensed clinical social worker job with limited experience?
Many employers consider candidates who have completed their supervised hours but are newly licensed, especially in community mental health centers, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations that offer structured onboarding and ongoing clinical supervision. Emphasizing your field placement settings, the populations you worked with, and any specialized training such as trauma-informed care or motivational interviewing helps your application stand out against more experienced candidates.
What does the licensed clinical social worker interview process look like?
Most hiring processes begin with a phone screen from HR covering your licensure status and availability, followed by a clinical interview with the program director or supervisor that explores your theoretical orientation, assessment approach, and experience with specific populations. Some employers add a written scenario exercise or ask you to present a de-identified case. References from clinical supervisors are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to licensed clinical social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to licensed clinical social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure state, clinical specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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