As a Division of Newport Healthcare, PrairieCare has earned Certification™ as a Great Place to Work® for the second time! It is a prestigious award based entirely on current employer feedback about their experience working at PrairieCare. This designation is the only official recognition determined by employees’ real-time reports of their company culture.
Our employees reported that when a new staff member starts at PrairieCare, they are welcomed right away as part of the team. Within Minnesota and throughout the Midwest, our employees are proud to say they work at PrairieCare and provide much-needed mental healthcare to children, teens, and adults. In addition, this sentiment expands outside of our direct patient interactions and into the community through our community outreach, presentations, and education.
“Our compassionate team members are the heartbeat of the mental health care that we provide. PrairieCare’s certification as a Great Place to Work is deeply meaningful and showcases how our culture sets us apart as both a great place to grow your career, and as a great place to receive care,” says Todd, Archbold, CEO of PrairieCare.
What makes PrairieCare a great place to work? Our vision is to transform psychiatric care, and that extends to the support we provide our team members to deliver our industry-leading care. If you are looking for a career with purpose that impacts our community, consider these top 10 reasons to work at PrairieCare.
1: Everyone’s role makes a difference
At PrairieCare, we call our jobs a Career with Purpose. We are working to expand access to psychiatric care at a time when our community needs it the most. There is no better place to be part of, as we are a pioneer in providing evidence-based and innovative therapies for various mental health disorders. All staff, including those who don’t interact directly with patients, are a piece of the picture that makes up the care we provide patients, their families, and the community. Every day, you will feel the positive impact you are having on patients’ health and outlook on life.
“I chose to come to PrairieCare because of their dedication to filling treatment gaps in our community.”
—Mallory Jacobsen, Social Work Supervisor
2: We are a single-specialty organization
At PrairieCare, we provide the highest-quality treatment as a mental health–focused organization. All our resources are centered on delivering comprehensive and compassionate care, removing barriers to getting help, and expanding service options to the communities that need it most. Mental health is our priority, rather than an afterthought. As part of that dedication, we have received the Gold Seal of Approval accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation’s oldest and largest healthcare accreditation body.
“Every morning I intentionally choose to come to work at PrairieCare. We have amazing staff and leaders who are committed to serving patients and families and improving access to mental healthcare for our community.”
— Katie Johnson, Clinical Operations Director, Inpatient Hospital
3: Well-rounded benefits you deserve
PrairieCare offers industry-competitive pay and exemplary benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health plans
- Matching 401k
- Fitness and event discounts
- Employee appreciation programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous parental and family leave
4: Plentiful growth opportunities
Living our values of integrity, compassion, and determination starts with empowering employee growth in their own expertise and inspiring their interests in the future. For new team members, we offer coaching and mentorship. All staff receive continuing education, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional development. We are always growing our specialized training opportunities to adapt to industry changes, and serve the interests of our team.
5: A collaborative and supportive team
Throughout our Minnesota locations, we often hear from our employees that the support and collaboration at PrairieCare are unmatched. Our staff develop a strong connection through our company-wide events, recognition days, daily check-ins, and staff trainings. At all our care levels, teams connect daily with a multidisciplinary team in which everyone’s voice is heard, and multiple perspectives are shared to provide the best care possible. Our treatment teams are truly connected by their passion for mental health—they work to collaborate and innovate to accomplish our mission.
“The teamwork has been amazing and nothing like I have experienced before at any job.”
—Heather Marshall, Registered Nurse
6: Career advancement opportunities
We value promoting from within our team to advance our team’s professional goals and strengthen the structure of our organization. For example, many of our Psychiatric Technicians are so inspired by their work that they go on to become nurses, counselors, and other leaders among our operations teams. We also offer flexibility between locations and levels of care, so a staff member can be promoted and have the ability to explore their professional goals all within the PrairieCare system.
7: A healing environment
All our locations across Minnesota are focused on bringing in natural light, comforting colors, and elements of nature to promote the healing process. We provide spaces for staff to meditate, use gym equipment, or even take a stroll outside to manage their daily stress. We want our facilities to be places where people are happy to come to work, and where it feels welcoming to staff as well as clients.
“I make a difference in the lives of those I work with by being a catalyst of positivity, acceptance, and hope.”
—Angie Clark, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
8: Diverse and inclusive culture
We foster a compassionate and inclusive culture dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care for children and families through our core values: patient first, love, excellence through integrity, compassion, and connection. With a mission to create a supportive environment, the organization prioritizes collaboration, ensuring that every team member is valued and empowered. By embracing innovation and excellence, PrairieCare cultivates a culture of continuous improvement, where the well-being of both patients and staff is at the forefront of our efforts.
“PrairieCare fosters a work culture of inclusion, respect, and growth.”
—Molly Erdmann, Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Rochester
9: A focus on staff well-being
We strive to provide a work culture that balances staff needs outside of their career aspirations. Throughout our Minnesota locations and levels of care, we work with employees to determine a schedule that fits their lives. Our staff takes part in team-building initiatives, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and other activities to check in with themselves and their coworkers. We know that working in the healthcare field is demanding and that staff need the space and resources to be their best selves.
“PrairieCare has allowed me the opportunity to have a career as a therapist to do the work that I love and be a mom due to the flexibility to take care of my younger kids.”
—Nadya Persaud, Therapist, Inpatient Hospital
10: The rewards of helping change lives
It is incredibly rewarding to support families in their time of need and create a sense of hope for them during their healing journey. Our staff are inspired every day by the transformations they witness in the kids, teens, young adults, older adults, and families they serve. Throughout our full continuum of care, employees provide a light that has a lasting impact on patients and families.
“We are all on our own journey in life, but the people that I work with want to do more than help others survive, they want to help others thrive.”
—Melissa Frankman, Recruiter
Are you ready to explore careers with purpose at PrairieCare? We have open positions across our programming and services in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Mankato, and Rochester.