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.

In collaboration with the psychiatrist, provides direction for the management of patients with medical conditions. Responsible for providing medical consultations and providing comprehensive, direct services to patients and their families including assessment of physical symptoms and pharmacological interventions.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Responsible for conducting admission history and physical examinations for psychiatrically hospitalized youth and young adults within 24 hours of admission
• Makes appropriate medical referrals outside the organization when indicated
• Collaborates with physicians and RNs to review cases, provide treatment, and offer input regarding capability of providing care to patients with medically complex presentations
• Oriented and educated in gender, cultural differences, and age appropriate care for the assigned population
• Provides education to staff and patients/families
• Work schedule structured as alternating 7 days on/7 days off, with two Primary Care Consultants working each 7 days. While providing flexibility regarding hours, generally anticipate physical presence in the hospital during normal business hours Monday through Friday, and ready availability by phone should one need to be off the hospital campus. Availability until 8:00PM to provide occasional consultation by phone to hospital staff, with schedule to be determined with the Primary Care Providers paired together for a 7 day shift.   

• This position requires medical knowledge possessed by individuals trained as a nurse practitioner or a certified physician assistant. Current Minnesota RN license and NP certification or registration by the MN Board of Medical Practice and PA certification by the NCCPA are required. Education regarding and/or significant experience working with pediatric and adult populations.
• Experience with psychiatric illness in adults and youth preferred.
• Required to be knowledgeable of and follow the requisite state statutes regulating his/her practice and to display a positive attitude in all aspects of his/her clinical performance
• Must have ability to effectively work as a part of a treatment team
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office Products including Outlook and Word required
• Must have ability to clearly summarize pertinent clinical information via written correspondence and medical records documentation
• Must have strong skills in clinical case management, time management, and written and verbal communication
• Ability to maintain information as highly confidential
• Ability to treat all age populations consistent with licensure or have the capacity to develop these skills
• Must have ability to manage a variety of clinical obligations in timely manner.

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 hr@prairie-care.com for assistance.

Offers of employment from PrairieCare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background studies.