Associate Therapist AID - (Assessment and Intake Department) Woodbury, MN Job at PrairieCare

PrairieCare Woodbury, MN 55125

About Us:
We are a psychiatric healthcare system, dedicated to providing mental healthcare for all, with seven locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, and two additional sites located in Rochester and Mankato. With a robust benefits package, career advancement opportunities, and great workplace culture, we value our employees and the work they do each day for our patients and families. Our services span the full continuum of care for patients, with a variety of roles and opportunities for job-seekers looking for more than a job, but a place where you can grow in your career.
Responsibilities:
The Associate Therapist, AID is responsible for triaging crisis phone calls, assessing and consulting with the on-call physician to determine level of care and coordinating admission to the inpatient unit with hospitals and other professionals in the community.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
  • Provides effective customer relations pursuant to the policies of PrairieCare
  • Oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences and in age appropriate care for psychiatric and chemical dependency services
  • Able to provide back-up for therapists and perform other clinical duties within scope, as needed.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:30pm
Woodbury, MN Location
Qualifications:
  • 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.

Driven by our values and commitment to safety and quality care, PrairieCare will be joining every major health system in Minnesota with our plans to require a COVID-19 vaccine for all team members, or an approved exemption limited to medical or religious accommodations.

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



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