Inpatient Social Worker — Child & Adolescent Therapy Lead

Newport Healthcare; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking an Inpatient Social Worker to collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists on the primary treatment team. The role covers psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, patient education, and care coordination during a typical inpatient stay for youth and families.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and Minnesota licensure (LGSW), with LICSW preferred. Two years in a mental health setting and experience with children and families are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work required and Minnesota licensure (LGSW) required; LICSW preferred.
• Two years’ mental health care experience preferred.
• Experience with children and families strongly preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial services for patients and share social work expertise with the treatment team.
• Develop and revise treatment and complex discharge plans and communicate with patients, caretakers, and staff.
• Provide psychoeducation to patients, caretakers, and team regarding diagnosis, symptoms, discharge plans, safety plans, and patient rights.
• Coordinate with external providers and payer networks to arrange care transitions after hospitalization.
• Lead child, adolescent, and young adult therapy/process groups on inpatient units.
• Complete CPS training and use CPS tools to support skills development in youths.
• Advocate for patient-centered, culturally appropriate care.

Skills

LGSW licensure required

Experience with children & families

Electronic health records experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Tools

Electronic health records

MS Office Suite

Job description

Newport Healthcare is seeking an Inpatient Social Worker to collaborate with psychiatrists and therapists on the primary treatment team. The role covers psychosocial assessment, discharge planning, patient education, and care coordination during a typical inpatient stay for youth and families.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work and Minnesota licensure (LGSW), with LICSW preferred. Two years in a mental health setting and experience with children and families are highly desirable.