Kristen Wright, MSW, LMSW, Joins CareSouth Carolina as School-Based Counselor

CareSouth Carolina is pleased to announce the addition of Kristen Wright, MSW, LMSW, to its team as the new school-based counselor for Chesterfield County. Kristen, a highly qualified and dedicated professional, will be serving Long Middle School (LMS), Edwards Elementary, and Ruby Elementary School.

Kristen Wright holds a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (2020), a Master of Science in Public Safety and Criminal Justice from Capella University, Minneapolis, MN (2015), and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Francis Marion University, Florence, SC (2009).

“I have experienced working in diverse teams; however, CareSouth aligns with my skills, experiences, and career aspirations. CareSouth is very diverse, and with my knowledge and experience, it will allow me to reach my goals,” Kristen shared.

Kristen’s commitment to healthcare is driven by her desire to make a direct impact on individuals' lives. 

“I love being able to have a direct impact on individuals' lives while providing care and support,” she said. 

CareSouth Carolina has been a beacon of hope for students in the Pee Dee region since the inception of its school-based care program in 2015. Recognizing the significant gap in access to healthcare for students in rural areas, CareSouth Carolina has made it its mission to bring essential health services directly to the schools. The program, which started with the Chesterfield County School District, has since expanded to serve Lee, Dillon, Marlboro, and Darlington Counties, reaching thousands of students annually.

Each year, CareSouth Carolina’s mobile units visit six school districts in the Pee Dee, providing annual wellness visits and screenings to students who might otherwise go without crucial healthcare services. This initiative ensures that children receive the medical attention they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Outside of her professional life, Kristen enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and experiencing different foods. Her well-rounded interests and compassionate nature make her an invaluable addition to the CareSouth Carolina team.

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