- Requires knowledge of mental health gained through a minimum of 1 year experience through academic college or university education in behavioral sciences, and/or by equivalent study and/or experience. High school graduate required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Preferred 6 months previous experience in a mental health setting with pediatric population.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate and make safe judgement calls in stressful situations.
- Ability to multi-task, use time efficiently and prioritize appropriately.
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner in both verbal and written format and model a positive teamwork attitude.
- Interpersonal skills: Ability to maintain confidentiality, remain open to others ideas and exhibit willingness to try new things.
- Must have basic computer skills using Microsoft Office products and EHR
- Ability to react quickly and calmly as part of a team to handle volatile and potentially emergent situations
- Ability to intervene in pre-crisis or crisis situations by utilizing de-escalation techniques, limit setting, and the use of least restrictive interventions
- Knowledgeable of the Joint Commission standards for restraint/seclusion use
- Display a professional attitude in all aspects of their performance
- Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks
- Ability to make effective and timely decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances
- Quality managementthe individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
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 Minnesotas 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(e-mail removed)for assistance.
Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.