Social Worker

Job Title:  Social Worker
Job Type:  Fulltime, Nonexempt
Schedule: Days

Your experience matters 

Central Carolina Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Social Worker joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 

Nestled in the heart of central North Carolina, Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been caring for the communities of Lee County and surrounding areas for more than a century. As a Duke LifePoint Hospital, we combine advanced medical expertise with the personalized, compassionate care of a community hospital. Supported by nearly 200 providers and 550 dedicated employees, we offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including emergency care, women's services, critical care, cardiovascular services, advanced imaging, rehabilitation, surgery, and a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. At Central Carolina Hospital, we're proud to be neighbors caring for neighbors while delivering exceptional healthcare close to home.

How you’ll contribute 

The Social Worker supports the acute care hospital Case Management department by assessing patients’ social, emotional, economic, and environmental needs and developing appropriate interventions to support safe, effective care. This role works closely with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to identify barriers to care, coordinate needed services and community resources, and support discharge planning. The Social Worker participates in case reviews, monitors progress with the treatment plan, provides referrals for services such as transportation, housing, healthcare, and social or spiritual support, and may provide individual, family, and group counseling. This position requires strong critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-stress acute care environment.

Why join us 

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for 
Applicants should have 

• Bachelors required

  • Masters preferred

• Board Certified Social Worker, or related field (i.e. counseling) in the state of North Carolina (CSW, LPCA, LCSW) within 6 months of hire

• Handle With Care within 30 days of hire.

Connect with a Recruiter
Have questions about a career with Lifepoint Health? Connect with Brandi Walton, Talent Acquisition Recruiter.
Call or Text: 629-274-2962 | Email: [email protected]

More about Central Carolina Hospital

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center. We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cariology. In 2024, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.

EEOC Statement

“Central Carolina Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Central Carolina Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”