Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-A) – Outpatient PHP Program
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed clinical social worker jobs in North Carolina post a median of $38.38 an hour, the middle half $38.38–$41.50, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Licensed clinical social workers employed in North Carolina earn a median of $27.98 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Responsibilities Social Worker (LCSW or LCSW-A) – New Bern, NC Horizon Health is seeking a Social Worker (LCSW/LMSW) to join our PHP Program at Carolina East Health System in New Bern, NC. This position is responsible for providing direct high quality psychotherapy services to patients in assessments, diagnoses, treatment planning, group treatment, individual treatment, family treatment, and discharge planning.
The Social Worker assists patients and their families in understanding and adjusting to diagnoses and potential treatments. Social Workers can also help identify resources during treatment and after discharge.
The Social Worker effectively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and the unit community relations team. All therapists hired are expected to work in all 3 programs as needed. Responsibilities: At all times, conducts oneself ethically in accordance with all relevant standards and regulations Maintains Knowledge of, and demonstrates respect for patient rights Works sufficient hours to ensure effective performance.
Coordinates work hours with supervisor Designs and Implements a treatment plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of the patient’s symptom presentation, professional/referral input and all other available data Appropriately participates in referral development processes and activities as directed/requested Actively involved in assessing patient progress and communicating results and trends to supervisor and treatment team As directed, conducts individual psychotherapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displays sufficient theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and effective treatment techniques As directed, conducts family therapy sessions in accordance with state/regulatory standards, displaying sufficient theoretical knowledge of family therapy principles/psychopathology and effective treatment techniques As directed, conducts group therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of group therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques As directed, conducts activity therapy sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of activity therapy principles/psychopathology and effective group therapy techniques.
As directed, conducts educational group sessions, displaying good theoretical knowledge of subject matter and effective communication skills in presenting material Provides group and individual therapies on weekends as directed by supervisor Conducts therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis and needs Provides ongoing education to patients and families as needed.
Provides appropriate resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment Engages in timely, efficient discharge planning. Works in close conjunction with patient family, nursing staff and attending physician.
Displays thorough knowledge of referral/placement process and available community resources, and makes effective contact with disposition sources Completes progress notes and assessments according to program procedures Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary and treatment teams Submits timely and accurate CQI+ outcome data on a weekly basis Actively involved in measuring patient performance; communicates results and trends to supervisor Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis in regards to concerns, improvements, changes, etc.
Attends Unit and Hospital meetings as directed Identifies areas needing improvement and utilizes the facility performance improvement process Actively participates in department processes as requested Ensures facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the Program Director Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered Maintains professional interactions with peers, senior management, and staff through effective written and verbal communications Assists with ambulating and lifting patients as needed Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, hospital and company competencies and training expectations Participates as an active member of the Referral Development Team If applicable, serves as the Administrator of the IOP/OP Service line If applicable, assigned to the Inpatient Program(s) If applicable, assigned to the IOP Program(s) If applicable, assigned to the PHP Program(s) If applicable, assigned to the OP Program(s) Other duties as assigned Benefit Highlights: Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Long and Short-term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts; Healthcare Savings Account Life Insurance Career development opportunities within the company Tuition Assistance Rewarding work environment - Enjoy going to work everyday!
Who we are & where you can make a difference: Quality care is our passion; improving lives is our reward. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, is a leading behavioral services management company. Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has been leading the way in partnering with hospitals to manage their behavioral health programs for over 40 years.
With an unparalleled breadth of services, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has singular expertise in behavioral health conditions and comprehensive care settings.
Whether it involves the planning, development and implementation of a new behavioral health service line, or the successful management of an existing behavioral health service, Horizon Health Behavioral Health Services has extensive expertise in successfully addressing concerns unique to hospital-based programs. About Universal Health Services: Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc.
(NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities.
Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
For more information on this position, email Oscar Hernandez, Horizon Health, Senior Executive Recruiter at Oscar.Hernandez2@horizonhealth.com Qualifications Graduate degree required Active LCSW or LCSW-A license in the state of North Carolina with associated experience Minimum one year internship or experience in a similar position and/or industry Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings and workshops.
Keeps up to date on professional literature Maintain effectiveness and certification in required patient management protocols. Completes and maintains all required state/regulatory, Hospital and Horizon competencies and training/education expectations on a timely basis.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards Develops basic knowledge of Hospital and Horizon senior staff and organizational structure EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.
UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic prot
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About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services is a hospital company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with more than 102,000 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) employees, 30 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) acute care hospitals and more than 380 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) behavioral health inpatient facilities in 40 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the UK. Source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)
Based in King of Prussia, PAHires in 39 statesPay on its listings: 2.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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