Social Worker and Therapist

About UsJoin Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work on Bde Maka Ska!Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact.We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment. Here, you won't just find a job-you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Newport Healthcare. Together, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!ResponsibilitiesIn 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 principlesResponsible for effective case psychosocial assessment and suicide risk assessment, discharge planning, and leading psychoeducational and/or therapeutic groupsResponsible for communicating with patients and families to keep them involved in treatment plan decisionsCoordinates care with outpatient providers upon admission and dischargeContributes 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 sessionsWill be available to provide coverage for other social workers/therapists when absent or as the need arisesCommunicate clearly and effectively with clinical team members and DirectorsMay be assigned supervision responsibilities for those pursuing clinical licensureIs oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age appropriate care for the assigned departmentMust be flexible to work at different sites within the PrairieCare metro locations. Qualifications Requires a Master's degree in Social WorkLicensure: 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 preferredExperience using electronic health records preferredCultural responsiveness and bilingual language skills strongly preferredAbility to maintain required malpractice insuranceProficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook and Word.Able to effectively and efficiently communicate in written and verbal formAbility to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasksAbility to communicate well both verbally and in writingAbility to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergency situationsAbility to make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstancesAfter 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/VisionCompany paid life insurancePaid time off including sick timeVoluntary Short term and long-term disability401K with company matchFlexible spending accountsTuition ReimbursementStudent Loan RepaymentPaid Licensure SupervisionWe 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.comNewport 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.