Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Technician – Crisis Care

Albertina Kerr; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertina Kerr seeks a Psychiatric Technician II to provide direct care to children and adolescents in our subacute residential program. You will facilitate groups, support daily living activities, and assist in crisis stabilization.

Join a multidisciplinary team that uses Collaborative Problem Solving and emphasizes trauma-informed, patient-centered care. This on-site role in Portland offers growth opportunities under the SEIU Local 503 CBA.

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements to register as a QMHA.
• Experience working with children and adolescents in crisis.
• Familiarity with Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) model.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and assessments of clients.
• Ensures clients personal safety and provides for basic needs.
• Consults treatment plan to implement appropriate care.
• Teaches social skills and provides opportunities for socialization.
• Facilitates educational and therapeutic groups for clients.
• Documents notes and carries out incident reporting.
• Performs safeguarding interventions.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Social skills training

Documentation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

OIS knowledge

Education

QMHA registration

Tools

OIS knowledge

Job description

Albertina Kerr seeks a Psychiatric Technician II to provide direct care to children and adolescents in our subacute residential program. You will facilitate groups, support daily living activities, and assist in crisis stabilization.

Join a multidisciplinary team that uses Collaborative Problem Solving and emphasizes trauma-informed, patient-centered care. This on-site role in Portland offers growth opportunities under the SEIU Local 503 CBA.