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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Lillington, NC, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 Jan 2026

About the role

Why Join First Choice Community Health Centers
Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Harnett County offers a unique blend of small-town charm and convenient access to big-city amenities. Located less than an hour from both Raleigh and Fayetteville, residents enjoy the tranquility of rural living with the benefit of nearby urban excitement.

At First Choice, we’re proud to offer employment opportunities in this beautiful area, giving you the chance to work in a close-knit community while staying connected to the vibrant Triangle region. With a perfect balance of peaceful + affordable living and easy access to cultural and career opportunities, Harnett County is an ideal place to call home.

Position Summary
Under general supervision, the LCSW provides comprehensive case management services for all clients and their family members. Responsibilities include initial and on-going assessment of bio-psychosocial factors, healthcare factors and educations needs of these clients with a focus on enhancing our client's capacity for self-support and self-sufficiency.

Benefits Offered

Company paid Medical Insurance
Dental and Vision insurance
Retirement Planning (403B)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
11 Paid Holidays

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care - responsible for providing quality direct primary care to patients and family members.

Provide crisis intervention services to patients
Provides/ conducts psychosocial assessments and assists the patient in utilizing the support systems and community resources available.
Provide patient education
Provide counseling therapy
Implement treatment plans by identifying an ranking problems based on individual patient needs.
Support the medical treatment plan.
Demonstrates critical thinking skills by performing appropriate interventions.
Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient condition and makes accommodations for such differences.

Care Plan Development - responsible for developing useful treatment plans for patients and family members.

Meet with individuals to discuss current needs and create plans to address needs.
Utilizes knowledge and required skills to ensure appropriate assessments.
Consult and plan meetings with other professional to discuss patient's treatment services.
Prepare and maintain records.
Maintain and up-to-date referral system.
Contributes to optimal efficiency and productivity of the clinical care team by anticipating needs of patient and communicating with medical provider regarding patient care.

Community and staff support - ensure community outreach and education of community staff.

Participation and leadership in all center based activities Coach patients to engage in various wellness programs offered by center, based on care plan.

Administrative Reporting - Creates and delivers accurate reports to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Meets productivity and billing goals set by organization.
Generates reports based on work with clients.
Work with the Clinical Services Department to promote ongoing performance improvement activities.

Other Duties Assigned

Perform other duties as assigned or become necessary by supervisor

Supervisor Responsibility

None

Education and/or Experience

Masters of Social Work (MSW) or Master’s Degree in Human Services field.
Must have an active NC LSCW license.
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience working as LCSW in a community healthcare environment.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws/regulations pertaining to our program services.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations