Psychiatric Technician (Swing Shifts)

Albertina Kerr; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental, and vision

Paid basic life & accident insurance

Paid internal training and career dev

Paid holidays and generous time off

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

24-hour EAP

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 run skills groups, guide recreational activities, and support daily living tasks within a multidisciplinary team using Collaborative Problem Solving.

The role focuses on mental health stabilization, education, and safety, with shifts Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday 1:00 pm-11:00 pm, under the SEIU Local 503 CBA.

Qualifications

• Ability 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, reach for objects and perform repetitive hand operations 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts 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).

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Verbal & written communication

Computer literacy

Basic math

Education

Registered QMHA

Tools

OIS training

Microsoft Office

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.

Swing shifts

• Sunday-Wednesday 1:00 pm-11:00 pm
• Wednesday-Saturday 1:00 pm-11:00 pm

Essential Duties

• Conducts 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).

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
• Paid basic life & accident insurance
• Paid internal training and career development
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselling

Qualifications

• Ability 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.