Psychiatric Technician Supervisor (Swing Front Shift)
About The Position
Albertina Kerr is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Supervisor for the Swing Front shift at its Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) facility in Portland, Oregon. The supervisor assists the Program Manager with daily program operations, including supervising psychiatric technicians, managing the milieu, and identifying program needs. The role also supports staff training and development and ensures direct-care staff follow agency values, core competencies, and policies during their shift. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The position is full-time, defined in the posting as 30 or more hours per week, and pays $22.50 per hour. Travel is not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, social science, or a related field.
- Must be verifiable by Kerr as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), as defined by Oregon Administrative Rules.
- At least six months of previous supervision or management experience.
- At least one year of experience working with children with a high level of psychiatric and behavioral acuity.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to assess children’s needs based on psychiatric presentation and behaviors.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a team using collaborative problem solving.
- Ability to push, pull, or lift more than 75 pounds.
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and organizational skills.
- Strong decision-making and prioritization skills.
- Proficiency in collaborative problem solving and ability to implement it within the program.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience working with children with a high level of psychiatric and behavioral acuity is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Manager with hiring, supervising, and evaluating psychiatric technicians.
- Train and develop psychiatric technicians to meet core competencies and consistently maintain agency values.
- Respond promptly to potential health concerns according to agency policies and procedures, and communicate concerns to administration.
- Ensure authorization is obtained for emergency safety interventions.
- Ensure program staff fulfill their duties as mandatory abuse reporters.
- Ensure clients receive basic needs, including adequate food, clean clothing, and hygiene assistance when needed.
- Support the program’s financial sustainability by identifying program needs and coordinating with administration.
- Provide initial review of emergency safety intervention documentation as assigned.
- Assume psychiatric technician duties as needed.
- Ensure appropriate cross-shift coverage and identify staffing needs and concerns.
Benefits
- Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits.
- Paid basic life and accident insurance.
- Paid internal training and career development.
- Seven paid holidays and generous time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), with resources including mental health, pet insurance, and financial counseling.
- The position satisfies employment requirements for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
