Night Shift Pediatric Psychiatric Technician

Albertina Kerr; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid basic life & accident insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Paid holidays and generous time off

Paid internal training and career dev

Growth opportunities in nonprofit

Job summary

Albertina Kerr in Portland, OR seeks a Psychiatric Technician II to provide direct care to children and adolescents during acute psychiatric episodes. You will facilitate skills groups, supervise daily activities, and support a multidisciplinary team delivering care in a subacute residential program.

The role emphasizes collaborative problem solving, safety, documentation, and involvement in education groups, with a schedule including night shifts.

Qualifications

• Meets requirements to register as a QMHA.
• Experience with clients with high behavioral acuity.
• Understanding of age-specific child development.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and assessments of clients.
• Ensures clients' safety and provides basic needs services.
• Consults treatment plans to tailor care.
• Teaches social skills and facilitates socialization.
• Facilitates educational and therapeutic groups.
• Documents notes and incident reports.
• Performs safeguarding interventions.
• Completes cleaning and housekeeping tasks.

Skills

QMHA registration

Behavioral acuity

Age-appropriate development

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Basic math

Job description

Albertina Kerr in Portland, OR seeks a Psychiatric Technician II to provide direct care to children and adolescents during acute psychiatric episodes. You will facilitate skills groups, supervise daily activities, and support a multidisciplinary team delivering care in a subacute residential program.

The role emphasizes collaborative problem solving, safety, documentation, and involvement in education groups, with a schedule including night shifts.