Night Shift Psychiatric Technician Supervisor

Albertina Kerr Centers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Career development

Job summary

Albertina Kerr Centers in Portland, OR is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Supervisor to oversee the Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) program on the Night shift. The role supervises psychiatric technicians, supports milieu management, and identifies program needs while ensuring staff training and policy adherence.

This position works Wednesday-Saturday nights 9:30 pm–7:30 am and collaborates with the Program Manager to maintain safety, quality care, and client well‑being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, social science, or a related field.
• QMHA status as defined by Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) is verifiable.
• At least six months of supervision or management experience required.
• Minimum one year working with children with high psychiatric/behavioral acuity.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Manager with hiring, supervising, and evaluating psychiatric technicians.
• Assist in training staff to meet core competencies and agency values.
• Respond to health concerns per policies and communicate with administration.
• Ensure authorization for emergency safety interventions.
• Ensure staff fulfill duties of mandatory abuse reporter.
• Provide basic client needs: food, clothing, hygiene as needed.
• Support program financial sustainability by identifying needs and coordinating with admin.
• Review emergency safety intervention documentation and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

QMHA qualification

Supervision experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Staff development

Team collaboration

Ability to lift 75 lbs

Problem solving

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Albertina Kerr Centers in Portland, OR is seeking a Psychiatric Technician Supervisor to oversee the Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) program on the Night shift. The role supervises psychiatric technicians, supports milieu management, and identifies program needs while ensuring staff training and policy adherence.

This position works Wednesday-Saturday nights 9:30 pm–7:30 am and collaborates with the Program Manager to maintain safety, quality care, and client well‑being.