Night Psychiatric Technician Supervisor — Crisis Services Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life & accident insurance

Staff training and career development

7 paid holidays and generous time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Albertina Kerr seeks a Psychiatric Technician Supervisor for the Swing Back night shift (Wed–Sat, 9:30 pm–7:30 am) to support the Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) program. You will supervise staff, assist the Program Manager, and ensure adherence to agency policies and safety protocols.

You will participate in staff development, coordinate shift coverage, and help identify program needs while maintaining compassionate, client-centered care for youth and families served by the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, social science, or a related field.
• At least six months’ 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.
• Ability to assess child needs based on psychiatric presentation and behaviors.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team and implement collaborative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Manager with hiring, supervising, and evaluating psychiatric technicians.
• Train staff to meet core competencies and uphold agency values.
• Respond to health concerns per policy and communicate with administration.
• Ensure authorization for emergency safety interventions.
• Ensure staff fulfill mandatory abuse reporting duties.
• Provide basic needs and hygiene support to clients as needed.
• Identify program needs and coordinate with administration to sustain financial health.
• Review emergency safety intervention documentation as assigned.
• Cover duties of a psychiatric technician when needed.

Skills

Supervision

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Leadership

Organizational skills

Decision making

Prioritization

Collaborative problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

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

Tools

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Albertina Kerr seeks a Psychiatric Technician Supervisor for the Swing Back night shift (Wed–Sat, 9:30 pm–7:30 am) to support the Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) program. You will supervise staff, assist the Program Manager, and ensure adherence to agency policies and safety protocols.

You will participate in staff development, coordinate shift coverage, and help identify program needs while maintaining compassionate, client-centered care for youth and families served by the program.