Therapist, Admissions

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.

As an Outpatient Admissions Therapist at Prairie Care, you will play a crucial role in our mission to provide compassionate and effective care. This position involves conducting mental health clinical interviews, performing safety risk and diagnostic assessments, and contributing to the multidisciplinary admissions process.

• Conduct diagnostic interviews and assessments, both in‑person and via telehealth, collaborating with psychiatry to develop provisional diagnoses and justify level of care recommendations.
• Perform crisis risk assessments and develop safety plans.
• Work with the care team and caregivers to facilitate admissions to appropriate care levels, primarily in partial hospitalization programs, intensive outpatient programs, or outpatient services.
• Ensure a positive patient care experience in line with Prairie Care policies.
• Maintain an understanding of trauma‑informed and culturally responsive care, considering factors such as gender and age.
• Offer clinical oversight, consultation, supervision, training, and onboarding support for AID team members, including unlicensed and junior‑level licensed staff, within the scope of practice.

• Therapist role requires a MN License: LMFT, LPCC, LP, LICSW.
  • Associate Therapists will be considered with 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.
• Two years of experience in behavioral healthcare is preferred
• Must have knowledge of DSM‑IV criteria
• Skill in interviewing and assessment
• Skills to communicate clearly and effectively with Clinical Directors and professionals within other organizations
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office Products including Word and Outlook
• Ability to smoothly and rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks

Compensation for the Admissions Therapist role ranges from $30‑$36 per hour, depending on licensure and experience.

Compensation for the Associate Admissions Therapist role ranges from $29‑$33 per hour, depending on licensure and experience.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off including sick time
• Voluntary short‑term and long‑term disability
• 401K with company match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Free parking

Join us in our mission to provide outstanding support and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we assist. Your contributions can help shape the future of our care services—apply today!

We are excited to hear about your interest in this opportunity! If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact me directly at Melissa Frankman
, via email at  If you need further support, you are also welcome to reach out to our careers and management team at

Prairie Care Healthcare 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 without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, 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. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process are encouraged to email a for assistance.