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Psychiatric Technician - Youth and Young Adult Category Care Coordinator - Behavioral Health Tech, Mental Health Tech 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 Join the PrairieCare team as a Psych Tech and be a part of a care team supporting our patients as they improve thier mental health and welbeing.The Psychiatric Technician is responsible for the care of patients ages 4-26 y/o experiencing psychiatric/mental health disorders. Hours for this role are rotating day and evening shift and every other weekend Compensation starts at $18.50 and up based on experience Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Monitors patients' daily functioning and assists in mental health symptom management Ensures safety of patients and staff at arrival time and during programming by constantly monitoring the milieu for potential safety risks and reports issues appropriately. Effectively uses therapeutic approaches to manage milieus with a focus on reducing the use of restraint and seclusion when possible Completes documentation in a timely manner. Plans and facilitates psychoeducational groups with patients when scheduled during shift Works under the direct clinical supervision of the RN and performs tasks delegated by the RN. Qualifications 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 other's 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 management-the 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 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 A firmative 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 hr@prairie-care.com for assistance. Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies. #INDjobs 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 families. 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.