Social Worker, Residential Weekends

Join Our Team as a Residential Services Social Worker at PrairieCare!

Are you ready to make a profound impact in the lives of young people and their families? At PrairieCare, we are a leading psychiatric healthcare system dedicated to providing exceptional mental healthcare for all. With seven locations in the vibrant Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area and additional sites in Rochester and Mankato, we are committed to a culture that values our employees and the vital work they do every day.

• Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that spans the full continuum of care, where your contributions truly matter.
• Career Growth: We offer robust career advancement opportunities, ensuring that you can grow and thrive in your profession.
• Supportive Culture: Join a workplace that fosters collaboration, inclusivity, and a commitment to excellence in mental health care.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.

As a Residential Services Social Worker, you will carry a regular caseload at the PrairieCare Residential Treatment Center, serving youth ages 10-18. This weekend role is pivotal in facilitating groups, treatment planning, discharge planning, and care coordination. You will collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team to advance the plan of care for our patients.

• Empower Young Minds: Uphold and apply your social work knowledge to support emotional and behavioral health practices.
• Holistic Assessment: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate psychosocial services for patients, sharing your expertise with the treatment team throughout their 30-90 day stay.
• Lead with Purpose: Facilitate weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings, creating and updating master treatment plans.
• Discharge Planning: Develop and communicate complex discharge plans with patients, caretakers, and the treatment team, ensuring a smooth transition to the next level of care.
• Educate and Advocate: Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families about diagnoses, symptom management, and patient rights, leading care conferences and discharge meetings.
• Build Relationships: Communicate effectively with external providers and agencies to develop strong relationships and facilitate appropriate referrals.
• Engage and Inspire: Lead adolescent psychoeducation groups, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for learning and growth.
• Champion Patient-Centered Care: Advocate for culturally appropriate and age-appropriate care, ensuring that every patient feels valued and understood.

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Social Work required; Master's degree preferred.
• Licensure: LSW license required; LGSW or LICSW preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of work/internship experience in social work or behavioral health care required; healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Tech Savvy: Familiarity with electronic health records and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Teams, Outlook).
• Team Player: Ability to react quickly and calmly in potentially volatile situations, demonstrating strong teamwork skills.
• Effective Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and efficiently.

If you're passionate about supporting young people on their mental health journeys and want to be part of a dedicated team that values growth and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join PrairieCare, where you can build a fulfilling career while making a lasting impact in the lives of our patients and their families.

Pay range for this position is $54,000 to $75,000 depending on education and experience.

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

Your future starts here-let's grow together!

PrairieCare does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, national origin, disability, or age in admissions, treatment, or participation in its programs, services, activities, or employment. PrairieCare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer supporting Veterans, Disabled, and other protected individuals and is committed to a diverse workforce.

PrairieCare 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 hr@prairie-care.com for assistance.

Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.