Social Worker and Therapist

In the Social Worker and Therapist Hybrid role, you will utilize both your case management and therapeutic skills to support our Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP).

Responsible to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the psychosocial services for patients of PrairieCare. The employee provides a comprehensive range of services to patients and their families, including case management and therapeutic services, and seeks to enhance the functioning of patients. This position may work with children, adolescents, and adults and serving patients with co-occurring disorders.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• As a social worker, have knowledge and understanding of Social Work practices and principles
• Responsible for effective case psychosocial assessment and suicide risk assessment, discharge planning, and leading psychoeducational and/or therapeutic groups
• Responsible for communicating with patients and families to keep them involved in treatment plan decisions
• Coordinates care with outpatient providers upon admission and discharge
• Contributes clinical perspective to the interdisciplinary team based on unique training in the area of family systems and/or social work theory.
• As a therapist, facilitates group, individual, and family therapy sessions
• Will be available to provide coverage for other social workers/therapists when absent or as the need arises
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clinical team members and Directors
• May be assigned supervision responsibilities for those pursuing clinical licensure
• Is oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age appropriate care for the assigned department
• Must be flexible to work at different sites within the PrairieCare metro locations.

• Requires a Master's degree in Social Work
• Licensure: Candidates must be licensed LGSW or LICSW in the state of Minnesota.
• Two years previous mental health experience strongly preferred. Experience in intensive psychiatric healthcare settings preferred
• Experience using electronic health records preferred
• Cultural responsiveness and bilingual language skills strongly preferred
• Ability to maintain required malpractice insurance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook and Word.
• Able to effectively and efficiently communicate in written and verbal form
• Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situations
• Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances
• After training, be able to manage disruptive and explosive patients.

Compensation for this role ranges from $30- $38 per hour depending on licensure and experience.

We are committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation. An individual's pay rate within the posted range is determined by several factors, including skills, experience, education, and market conditions. Additionally, we consider internal equity to ensure fairness within our organization.

Benefit options include:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary Short term and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensure Supervision

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly via email at Chris.Phillips@newporthealthcare.com. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newport Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Newport Healthcare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please email careers@newporthealthcare.com for assistance.

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Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work!

Looking for a rewarding career in mental health? At Newport Healthcare, you'll discover a fulfilling career path and be part of a collaborative team that's changing lives for the better.

Our network of treatment programs includes residential and outpatient locations nationwide, as well as inpatient hospitalization and clinic services through our PrairieCare division in Minnesota. Every employee at Newport makes an impact in our clients' healing journeys.

If you're looking to grow professionally in a supportive environment, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our dedicated team. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!