Associate Therapist, AID Outpatient

At PrairieCare, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals struggling with psychiatric and chemical dependency issues. Our team is made up of talented professionals who are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for both our clients and staff. We believe in the power of collaboration and are looking for an Associate Therapist who shares our vision of holistic care.

What You'll Do:
As an Associate Therapist, you will play a critical role in our crisis intervention team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Triage Crisis Calls: Utilize your expertise to assess urgent needs and provide immediate support to individuals in crisis.
• Consult with On-Call Physicians: Collaborate with medical professionals to determine the appropriate level of care for clients, ensuring they receive the best possible treatment.
• Coordinate Admissions: Work closely with hospitals and community professionals to facilitate smooth admissions to our inpatient unit, ensuring a seamless transition for clients in need.
• Provide Exceptional Customer Relations: Uphold PrairieCare's commitment to outstanding service by fostering positive relationships with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Cultural Competence: Bring your knowledge of gender, cultural differences, and age-appropriate care to provide tailored support for our diverse clientele.
• Clinical Support: Step in to provide backup for therapists and perform other clinical duties as needed, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Requires a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related therapeutic field. Licensed or currently pursuing licensure in state of Minnesota and receiving clinical supervision toward such
• Two years of experience in behavioral healthcare is preferred
• Must have knowledge of DSM-IV criteria
• Skill in interviewing and assessment
• Display a professional attitude in all aspects of his/her performance
• Skills to communicate clearly and effectively with Clinical Directors and professionals within other organizations
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office Products including Word and Outlook
• Must have reliable transportation and telephone
• Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
• Skills 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.
• Associate level license in State of Minnesota (LAMFT, LGSW, LPC) preferred.

Pay range for this position is $26 to $34 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

PrairieCare is a psychiatric healthcare system experiencing rapid growth in the Twin Cities and southern Minnesota. With multiple sites across the metro, including locations in Rochester and Mankato, PrairieCare has quickly grown to become one of Minnesota's largest providers of mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

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.