NEWAI Interview PracticeLearn more
  1. Home/
  2. Jobs/
  3. Social Worker
FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. logo

Social Worker

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.·Pinehurst, North Carolina

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

About the role

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide individual and family counseling and lead therapeutic groups for inpatient behavioral health patients. Coordinate continuity of care with community mental health centers and other agencies while meeting regulatory requirements.

Position Summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina.

Comprised of four hospitals (Moore, Hoke, Richmond, and Montgomery) with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center.

Our growing health system has more than 5,400 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area.

In addition, the system provides home health and hospice services, emergency care, and medical transportation.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas has over 50 primary care, specialty care, convenient care and dental clinics located throughout our service area.

We are committed to a culture of excellence in which everyone feels valued and connected, and where differences are both respected and supported.

Our career opportunities allow our staff to practice in a team environment as a vital part of growing a widely respected health care system and medical community.

We have been named Becker's Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare. *Great Benefits Package *Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership *New Grads Welcome to Apply!

Responsibilities

Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker Job Summary 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

Qualifications

  • Inpatient Behavioral Health Social Worker 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 preffered, preferably psychiatric facility.
  • Knowledge of area agencies, DSM IV diagnoses and treatment, and reimbursement issues.
  • Communicates effectively with a wide range of age groups, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Maintains clinical and professional competency levels required of age-specific populations.
  • Appropriate level of Crisis Intervention.
  • BCLS.

Requirements

Requires a BSW or MSW from an accredited school, with LCSW or LCSW-A preferred. Candidates should have knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses and crisis intervention, though new graduates are welcome to apply.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Individual Counseling
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Family Counseling
  • BCLS
  • Therapeutic Group Facilitation
  • DSM IV Diagnosis
  • Case Coordination

Benefits

  • Great Benefits Package
  • Free FirstHealth Fitness Membership

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Posted
Jun 22, 2026
Closes
Jun 22, 2027
Application
Employer website
FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. logo

Hiring organization

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit health care network headquartered in Pinehurst, NC. Our 6,100 employees serve 15 counties in central North Carolina. Licensed for four hospitals with 546 beds, we are committed to treating the whole patient and to...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
Explore employer profile

Stay updated

Get alerts for similar jobs

Be the first to know when more FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. roles in Pinehurst, North Carolina get posted.

Market context

North Carolina social work roles stay competitive

In North Carolina, healthcare social worker roles are often tied to hospitals, care coordination, and discharge planning, so employers typically look for candidates who can support patients across complex medical and family situations. These roles are competitive because a master’s degree, hospital experience, and an LMSW or clear progress toward LCSW licensure are commonly expected. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and prepare examples of interdisciplinary patient support before applying.

VitalHires

VitalHires offers free resume tools for healthcare professionals alongside clinical, allied health, and care team job listings.

Explore

StatesTop Hiring CitiesFor EmployersFor CandidatesApply to JobsSalary GuidesHiring CalendarBlog

Top Hiring Cities

View all

Los Angeles

California

3172 live openings

Chicago

Illinois

2400 live openings

Houston

Texas

2379 live openings

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

2354 live openings

Phoenix

Arizona

2136 live openings

Indianapolis

Indiana

2023 live openings

Atlanta

Georgia

2021 live openings

Dallas

Texas

1959 live openings

Legal

AboutContactEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions

VitalHires surfaces verified openings from hospital systems, health networks, and clinical employers across the US. Always confirm compensation and credentialing requirements on the employer's official hiring page before applying.

© 2026 VitalHires. All rights reserved.Listings are aggregated from hospital systems, health networks, clinics, and clinical employer hiring pages.

More openings at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.

CT Technologist

17 hours ago

APP - Palliative Care - Outpatient

4 days ago

Radiology Technologist

4 days ago
View all employer openings
VitalHiresVitalHires
Use casesHighlightsExploreBlogAbout
Sign inSearch Jobs