Therapist - Youth PHP

Strive to enhance the functioning of patients and their families, equipping them for the next chapter in their mental health journey.

• Requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy or a closely related therapeutic field. Independent licensure as a mental health professional (e.g., LP, LPCC, LMFT, LICSW) in the state of Minnesota required.
• Non-independently licensed candidate will be considered at an Associate level therapist. That role requires a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a closely related therapeutic field. If your degree is in a closely related field and you are pursuing an LPCC, you must demonstrate that your education meets the coursework requirements of the license, either through your own comparison or an unofficial review with the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.
• Licensure: Candidates must be licensed or actively pursuing clinical licensure in the state of Minnesota. This includes receiving clinical supervision and counting clinical supervision hours.
• 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.

As a dedicated therapist at PrairieCare, you will play a pivotal role in transforming lives through individualized, family, and group psychotherapy. Your expertise will shine as you collaborate with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, working hand-in-hand with fellow staff members to deliver holistic care to the patients and families we serve.