Psychiatric Technician Supervisor (Swing Front Shift)

Albertina Kerr Centers • Portland, OR

25d

About The Position

Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential. The Psychiatric Technician Supervisor works in the Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) Program and assists the Program Manager with daily operations, including supervision of psychiatric technicians, milieu management, and identification of program needs. The position supports staff training and development and ensures direct care staff follow agency values, core competencies, and policies throughout the shift. The schedule is Swing Shift, Sunday through Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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 (OAR).
• 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 child needs based on psychiatric presentation and behaviors.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team implementing collaborative problem solving within the program.
• Ability to push, pull, or lift in excess of 75 lbs.
• Strong leadership, supervisory, organizational, 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’ 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 in accordance with 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 assistance with hygiene 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 for mental health, pet insurance, and financial counseling.
• Satisfies employment requirement for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager