Psychiatric Technician (non-QMHA)

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

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.As a Psychiatric Technician, you will provide direct care and support to children and adolescents experiencing an acute psychiatric episode. This is an extraordinary opportunity to enter and grow your career in the mental health field. You'll facilitate skills groups and education groups, guide structured recreational activities, and support the children and adolescents we serve in their daily activities. Kerr utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving in helping children with behavioral challenges. This strength-based model fosters the understanding that kids do well if they can.Our Children's Psychiatric Crisis (Subacute) program offers short-time, safe, and secure residential placement for children and teens who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Services focus on mental health stabilization, psychiatric evaluation, and transitional planning with an average length of stay around three weeks. Common diagnoses include major depression, suicide ideation, and anxiety. You'll support a diverse population, including transgender and nonbinary youth as part of an impactful, multidisciplinary team.Essential DutiesConducts evaluations and assessments of clients.Ensures clients personal safety and provide with basic needs: adequate food, clean clothing, and assistance in areas of hygiene when needed.Consults treatment plan to implement appropriate care for developmental needs.Teaches social skills and provides appropriate opportunities for socialization.Facilitates educational groups and therapeutic skills groups for clients.Consistently fulfills the duties of a mandatory abuse reporter.Documents notes and carries out incident reporting.Performs safe-guarding interventions.Completes cleaning and housekeeping tasks.Position covered under SEIU Local 503 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).BenefitsPaid medical, dental, and vision employee benefitsPaid basic life & accident insurancePaid internal training and career developmentPaid holidays and generous time off401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counsellingAbility to interact effectively with clients, families, and peers.Adept problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficient computer skills, and capacity to learn new operating systems and applications.Basic math skills.Physical requirements: Ability to lift, push, bend and pull, stand or move about; raise arms in an unsupported. position, twist from side to side at the waist, reach for objects, perform similar repetitive hand operations or other fatiguing demands for over five hours per day.Ability to safely perform Oregon Intervention System (OIS) requirements for physical intervention techniques.To qualify as a Psychiatric Technician II, you must meet these additional qualifications:Meets requirements to register as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA).Visit MHACBO for more details.Demonstrated experience and skill in working with clients with high level of behavioral acuity.Understanding of age specific child development.