Social Worker, Youth IOP

Social Worker, Youth IOP

Prairie Care invites you to apply for the Social Worker, Youth Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) position. This role focuses on after‑school youth IOP with potential cross‑program assistance.

Prairie Care transforms lives through meaningful work. We deliver exceptional mental health services to individuals in need and foster professional growth in a supportive environment. Here you won’t just find a job—you’ll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field.

If you are eager to contribute to a mission‑driven organization, we invite you to join our dedicated team ether we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

Monday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Friday is off.

• Have knowledge and understanding of Social Work practices and principles.
• Conduct effective case psychosocial assessment, suicide risk assessment, discharge planning, and lead psycho educational or therapeutic groups.
• Develop treatment plans, complete discharge plans, and conduct discharge meetings.
• Communicate with patients and families to keep them involved in treatment plan decisions.
• Coordinate care with outpatient providers upon admission and discharge.
• Facilitate weekly treatment team meetings; create and update master treatment plans as agreed upon.
• Provide clinical perspective to the interdisciplinary team based on family systems/social work theory.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with clinical team members and directors.
• Be oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age‑appropriate care.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work and licensure in the State of Minnesota required (LGSW).
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Experience using electronic health records preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
• Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Can shift rapidly between dissimilar tasks.
• Can handle stressful situations and make effective decisions.
• Can react quickly and calmly as part of a team during volatile or emergency situations.
• After training, able to manage disruptive and explosive patients.

Compensation ranges from $26 to $36 per hour, depending on licensure and experience. Pay is determined by skills, experience, education, market conditions, and internal equity.

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Paid time off, including sick time.
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan repayment.
• Free parking.
• Supervision hours toward an LICSW.

Prairie Care Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit 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.

Prairie Care is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Applicants needing an accommodation should email a

Melissa Frankman –  If you need further support, you can also reach out to our careers and management team at

We’re 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.