Social Worker

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!

Responsibilities

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals with psychiatric needs? As a Social Worker, you’ll be the go-to person for providing support and services to our amazing patients!

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Knowledge and Understanding: Have knowledge and understanding of Social Work practices and principles.
• Assessment and Planning: Conduct effective assessments and suicide risk evaluations, develop treatment and discharge plans, and lead educational or therapeutic groups.
• Patient and Family Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with patients and their families to ensure they are actively involved in treatment decisions.
• Care Coordination: Coordinate care with outpatient providers during patient admissions and discharges to ensure continuity of care.
• Team Facilitation: Facilitate weekly treatment team meetings, creating and updating master treatment plans based on team consensus.
• Clinical Contribution: Bring a unique clinical perspective to the interdisciplinary team, drawing on training in family systems and social work theory.
• Effective Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively with clinical team members and Directors to ensure cohesive teamwork.
• Cultural Competence: Be knowledgeable about gender, cultural differences, and age-appropriate care to provide the best support for patients.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work Required, with Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred
• Must have licensure in the State of Minnesota
• 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
• After training, be able to manage disruptive and explosive patients.
  
  

Compensation for this role ranges from $24-$34 per hour depending on education 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/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
  
  

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, Melissa Frankman, via email at mfrankman@prairie-care.com. If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at careers@newporthealthcare.com.

Newport 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 accommodations@newportacademy.com for assistance.