Social Work/Therapist

Job Summary: Horizon Health, the nation’s largest operator of hospital-based behavioral health services in partnership with CarolinaEast Medical Center in New Bern, NC is seeking a Social Worker/Therapist for its Behavioral Health Program. Responsibilities include completing assessments, developing safety and treatment plans, and providing group, individual, and family therapies.

About CarolinaEast Health System

CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.

*This position is with Horizon, not CarolinaEast*

FT: https://jobs.uhsinc.com/horizon-health/jobs/314470?lang=en-us

Minimum Requirements: 

• A Master’s Degree form an accredited college with a major in Social Work, Psychology, or Mental Health Counseling. 


• Must have a valid state license as required by North Carolina in which the Social Worker/Therapist will be providing services (LCSW-A, LCSW, LCMHC-A, LCMHC). Minimum of one-year experience in a similar position. 


• Ability to effectively present information in small group and one-on-one settings to patients, families, coworkers, and program leadership. 


• Ability to complete clinically significant documentation. 


• Emotional regulation is essential. Maintains a positive attitude while in the facility and in all work-related activities. 


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 


• Proficient in windows-based software applications.