Impactful Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free FirtHealth Fitness Membership

Great benefits package

Retirement match

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking an Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team in central North Carolina. The role emphasizes coordination with community mental health centers, individual and family counseling, and attention to culturally sensitive, age-specific needs of patients.

Applicants should hold a BSW or MSW with LCSW or LCSW-A preferred. New grads are welcome; 1–2 years of psychiatric-focused experience is ideal.

Qualifications

• BSW or MSW from an accredited school of social work; LCSW or LCSW-A preferred.
• New grads welcome to apply.
• One to two years’ experience in a mental health program, preferably psychiatric facility.
• Knowledge of area agencies, DSM IV diagnoses, and reimbursement issues.

Responsibilities

• Participates as member of the multidisciplinary team
• Coordinates services with community mental health centers and other agencies to provide continuity of treatment.
• Provides services with consideration of the physical, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual, and age-specific needs of those served
• Performs individual and family counseling
• Conducts therapeutic groups with patients
• Meets regulatory agency requirements in provision of services
• Teaches/directs/advises/informs others in an appropriate manner
• Reports/records information correctly

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling

Team collaboration

Education

BSW or MSW from an accredited school of social work

LCSW or LCSW-A preferred

Job description

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is seeking an Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker to join a multidisciplinary team in central North Carolina. The role emphasizes coordination with community mental health centers, individual and family counseling, and attention to culturally sensitive, age-specific needs of patients.

Applicants should hold a BSW or MSW with LCSW or LCSW-A preferred. New grads are welcome; 1–2 years of psychiatric-focused experience is ideal.