Crisis Psychiatric Supervisor - Swing Shift

Albertina Kerr; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid internal training and career dev

7 paid holidays and generous time off

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Supervisor for the Swing Front shift at the Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) facility in Portland. You will support the Program Manager by supervising technicians, managing the milieu, and identifying program needs while ensuring staff adhere to agency policies and values.

The role emphasizes training, staff development, and consistent quality care during the Swing Shift (Sun-Wed, 1:00 pm–11:00 pm).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, social science, or a related field.
• Can be verified as QMHA per Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR).
• At least six months of supervision or management experience.
• At least one year of experience working with children with high psychiatric/behavioral acuity; preference for two years.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Manager with hiring, supervising, and evaluating psychiatric technicians.
• Assist in training and developing staff to meet core competencies.
• Respond to health concerns per policies and procedures and communicate with administration.
• Ensure authorization for emergency safety interventions.
• Ensure staff fulfill duties of mandatory abuse reporters.
• Ensure clients receive basic needs and hygiene support.
• Support program financial sustainability by identifying needs and coordinating with administration.
• Review emergency safety intervention documentation as assigned.
• Assume duties of psychiatric technician as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team leadership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, social science, or related field

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Albertina Kerr is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Supervisor for the Swing Front shift at the Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) facility in Portland. You will support the Program Manager by supervising technicians, managing the milieu, and identifying program needs while ensuring staff adhere to agency policies and values.

The role emphasizes training, staff development, and consistent quality care during the Swing Shift (Sun-Wed, 1:00 pm–11:00 pm).