Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Category Clinician - Counselor, Therapists, Social Worker Job Locations US-MN-Brooklyn Park Type Full-Time 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 Hours for this role are rotating shifts, 8a-4:30p and 10:30a-7p and every third weekend This role is at our inpatient hospital working with children, adolecents and young adults The Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) is responsible for the implementation of Occupational Therapy services in a manner that is client-centered and interactive. The Occupational Therapist is responsible to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise occupational care of patients within the area of assignment pursuant to the policies and procedures of PrairieCare. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Provide individual patient assessments as ordered by a physician Requires knowledge of occupational therapy practices, which can be gained only through an accredited program Oriented and educated in gender, cultural, and age appropriate care for the assigned unit Adhere to the Occupational Therapy Standards of Practice and the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, as well as facility policies and procedures Responsible to provide supervision as needed for Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Level I and II Occupational Therapy students. Qualifications Requires graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, certified as an Occupational Therapist and current licensure as an Occupational Therapist, Registered in the State of Minnesota. Level II fieldwork experience in psycho-social OT is strongly preferred for newly graduated candidates. Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal form Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks 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 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 [email protected] for assistance. Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies. PrairieCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in admissions, treatment or participation in its programs, services, adolescents and their f milies. PrairieCare is an Affirmative Action Employer/Equal Opportunity Employer Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.