Social Worker Youth IOP

Newport Healthcare; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare is seeking a Social Worker to join our After School Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents facing psychiatric challenges. You will collaborate with psychiatric providers and therapists to ensure a cohesive plan of care and actively engage families in treatment decisions.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Social Work and Minnesota licensure, plus healthcare and EHR experience.

Qualifications

• MSW required with Minnesota licensure.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience using electronic health records preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Planning: conduct thorough assessments, maintain the care plan, and lead groups.
• Patient and Family Engagement: maintain open communication with patients and families to involve them in decisions.
• Ethical Advocacy: deliver patient-centered, culturally appropriate, and age-appropriate care aligning with standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Decision making under pressure

Written communication

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed in Minnesota

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Job description

What You’ll Do

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.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Master’s Degree in Social Work withlicensure 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.