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! We are looking for a Social Worker to join our team within the After School Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents facing psychiatric challenges and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity! As a Social Worker, you will collaborate closely with psychiatric medical providers and therapists on the patient's primary treatment team to ensure a cohesive and effective plan of care.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Assessment and Planning:

Conduct thorough assessments, maintain the care plan, and lead groups to enhance patient understanding and engagement.

Patient and Family Engagement:

Maintain open lines of communication with patients and their support systems to involve them in treatment plan decisions and foster a collaborative approach to care.

Ethical Advocacy:

Deliver and advocate for patient-centered, culturally appropriate, and age-appropriate care, ensuring that all services align with ethical standards and best practices. Your expertise will be instrumental in guiding patients on their journey to recovery. Master's Degree in Social Work with licensure in the State of Minnesota required. Experience in healthcare setting preferred Experience using electronic health records preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Word and Outlook 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 Compensation for this role ranges from $26-$34 per hour depending on education and experience.