Occupational Therapist

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Join Prairie Care:
Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Prairie Care, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entire spectrum of care, creating a wealth of diverse roles for those who aspire to make a real impact. We believe in nurturing talent and fostering professional growth in a supportive environment.

Here, you won't just find a job—you'll discover a fulfilling career path in the mental health field. If you're eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization and help change lives for the better, we invite you to join our dedicated team ether, we can make a profound difference in the lives of those we serve!

• Hours for this role are Monday - Friday, between 8a-5p
• As a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) at Prairie Care, you will deliver client-centered and interactive Occupational Therapy services.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise the occupational care of patients, working as a team with the care team.
• Assessment and Evaluation:
  Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' mental, emotional, and physical health, identifying strengths, challenges, and specific needs.
• Goal Setting:
  Collaborate with patients to establish personalized, achievable goals that focus on improving daily functioning and quality of life.
• Team Work:
  Collaborate with clinical teams and participate in milieu management as appropriate.
• Intervention Planning:
  Develop tailored intervention plans addressing patient needs and goals, incorporating therapeutic activities to promote skill development.
• Therapeutic
  
  Activities:
  
  Facilitate activities that help patients develop skills for daily living, including self-care, social interaction, and leisure.
• Coping Strategies and Skills Training:
  Teach coping strategies to manage stress and mental health symptoms; provide training in social skills and problem-solving.
• Education and Support:
  Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and the role of OT in recovery; offer support and guidance.
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams:
  Work with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care; participate in team meetings to discuss progress.

• Requires graduation from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy, is certified as an Occupational Therapist, and holds 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 communicate effectively 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 under stress.

• Pay range: $70,000 to $85,000 depending on education and experience, plus benefits, licensure reimbursement, and paid CEUs.
• Competitive and equitable compensation; internal equity considered.
• Medical/Dental/Vision, company-paid life insurance, paid time off (including sick time), voluntary short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, flexible spending accounts, and Tuition Reimbursement / Student Loan Repayment options.

Prairie Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prairie Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Prairie Care is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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