Kerry Wathen

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Womack Army Medical Center

mental health Southern Pines, NC

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
12 years
since Jun 2014

Experience

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
Womack Army Medical Center
Since Jun 2014 · 12 years · Southern Pines, NC

Education

University Of South Carolina
2001 – 2004
University Of South Carolina School Of Law
Doctor Of Jurisprudence
2000 – 2003
Virginia Tech
1991 – 1995

About Womack Army Medical Center

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Kerry Wathen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Womack Army Medical Center, based in Southern Pines, NC. As a mental health, Wathen contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Southern Pines, NC. They have been with Womack Army Medical Center for 12 years. Wathen holds academic credentials, including Doctor Of Jurisprudence, from University Of South Carolina and University Of South Carolina School Of Law. Womack Army Medical Center operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 500 to 999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Southern Pines, NC healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Kerry Wathen is one of them.
  • 1,650 mental health professionals are based in NC (out of 45,480 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 145 contacts at Womack Army Medical Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in NC: $38,000 – $94,000 (median $55,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in NC: Sole Proprietor (127), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (42), Duke University Health System (35).
  • 5% of mental health professionals in NC hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 82% of mental health professionals in NC have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kerry Wathen located?

Kerry Wathen is based in Southern Pines, NC. They are currently affiliated with Womack Army Medical Center.

What is Kerry Wathen's specialty?

Kerry Wathen specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Kerry Wathen currently work?

Kerry Wathen currently works at Womack Army Medical Center. They have been there for 12 years.

What is Kerry Wathen's educational background?

Kerry Wathen attended University Of South Carolina and University Of South Carolina School Of Law.

How do I contact Kerry Wathen for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in NC?

mental health professionals in NC typically earn $38,000 to $94,000 annually, with a median of $55,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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