Social Worker, Inpatient Young Adult

Responsibilities

Hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 8a-430p, No Weekends Required!

In this vital role, you will carry a patient caseload, working primarily with young adult patients aged 18 to 35 who have an average length of stay of 7-10 days. Your expertise will be crucial in facilitating group therapy, develop treatment and discharge plans, and coordinating care with families, caregivers and the community.

What You'll Do:

As an Inpatient Social Worker, you will be at the heart of our treatment efforts, collaborating daily with Psychiatrists and Therapists as part of the primary treatment team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Uphold and apply clinical knowledge and understanding of emotional and behavioral health practices and principles
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the psychosocial services for patients and share social work expertise with members of the treatment team within the average length of stay of 7-10 days
• Develop and revise treatment and complex hospital discharge plans and communicate these with patients, caretakers, the treatment team, and direct care staff
• Provide psychoeducation to patients, caretakers, the treatment team, and direct care staff regarding diagnosis, symptom management, recommendations, discharge plans (including leading discharge meetings), safety plans, patient rights, financial impact issues, and other pertinent patient care matters
• Communicate effectively with external providers, agencies, and government and private payer networks to develop relationships and refer patients to the next appropriate levels of care following hospitalization
• Lead child, adolescent, and young adult therapy/process groups on the inpatient units
• Within the training process, complete Think: Kids: Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) training and recognize that Kids Do Well If They Can. Participate in using the CPS Assessment and Planning tool to help kids develop skills for their challenging behaviors.
• Oriented to ethically provide and advocate for patient-centered, culturally appropriate, age-appropriate care

Qualifications

• • Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work. Requires licensure in the State of Minnesota, LGSW required , LICSW preferred.
  • Two years' experience in a mental health care setting preferred.
  • Experience working with children, adolescents and their families strongly preferred.
  • Experience using electronic health records preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Outlook, and Teams.
  • Ability to communicate in written and verbal form effectively and efficiently.
  • Ability to coordinate care with relevant staff.
  • Ability to shift between dissimilar tasks smoothly and rapidly.
  • Ability to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances.
  Compensation for this role ranges from $33.50-$43 per hour, depending on licensure and experience. (LGSW $33.50-$40; LICSW $36.50-$43)
  
  
  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
  • Free onsite gym
  Join Us:
  Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services-apply today!
  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, Chris Phillips, at View email address on click.appcast.io. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at View email address on click.appcast.io
  PrairieCare Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• PrairieCare 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.
  PrairieCare is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.
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About Us

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!