CareSouth Carolina Celebrates Tasha Smith for Advancing Behavioral Health Care in the Community

CareSouth Carolina’s Tasha Smith, LISW-CP, has earned her Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) credential, marking a significant milestone in her six-year career with the organization.

The LISW-CP designation represents the highest level of independent licensure in social work, allowing professionals to practice at an advanced level and provide expanded services to patients.

“With the LISW, that’s the pinnacle of your career aspirations,” Smith said. “It prepares me to be more effective with my patients and gives me the opportunity to expand and broaden my expertise in the field. It’s a daunting task, but it’s worth it.”

Smith provides behavioral health services both in-office at CareSouth Carolina’s McColl location and through school-based care at Marlboro County High School, helping meet patients where they are and making access to care more convenient for families.

“CareSouth Carolina’s whole-patient model is a phenomenal concept,” Smith said. “It allows patients to receive everything they need in one place, which makes it more efficient for them. We consult together as a team to make sure we’re providing the best possible service. The feedback I’ve received from patients is that they love this model.”

Smith said that she believes perceptions around behavioral health are shifting in a positive direction. As awareness grows, more individuals are seeking support without the fear or hesitation that once surrounded mental health care.

“I enjoy seeing and hearing the difference that’s being made,” she said. “So often, because of stigma, people tend to veer away from behavioral health services. Now, that stigma is starting to fade, and people are realizing it’s okay to ask for help. That’s been incredibly rewarding to witness.”

Outside of work, Smith finds joy in spending time with her six grandchildren and channeling her creativity into decorating for parties and weddings.

Patients interested in scheduling an appointment with Tasha Smith can do so by contacting CareSouth Carolina’s McColl office at 843.523.5751.

CareSouth Carolina is a private, non-profit community health center delivering patient-centered health and life services in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. CareSouth Carolina operates centers in Bennettsville, Bishopville, Cheraw, Chesterfield, Dillon, Hartsville, Lake View, Latta, McColl and Society Hill.

Services provided by CareSouth Carolina include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's services, OB/GYN, HIV/AIDS primary care, infectious disease primary care, IV therapy, substance abuse prevention, dental, chiropractic services, pharmacy, senior support services, family support services, clinical counseling, laboratory, ultrasound, X-Ray, agricultural worker health services, podiatry, and veterans choice provider.