Psychiatric Technician Supervisor (Swing Front Shift)
ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS
Summary
We're seeking a Psychiatric Technician Supervisor for the Swing Front shift at our Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) facility. As a Psychiatric Technician Supervisor, you'll assist the Program Manager in overseeing daily operations of the Crisis Psychiatric Residential (Subacute) Program by supervising psychiatric technicians, milieu management and identification of program needs. This position assists in training for staff development, and ensures direct care staff adherence to agency values, core competencies and policies throughout their shift.
Job description
This position is scheduled for Swing Shift Sunday-Wednesday 1:00 pm-11:00 pm.
Essential Duties
- Assists Program Manager with hiring, supervising, and evaluating psychiatric technicians.
- Assists in training and developing psychiatric technicians to meet core competencies and consistently maintain agency values.
- Responds to potential health concerns per agency policies and procedures in a timely manner and communicates areas of concern with administration.
- Ensures authorization is obtained for emergency safety interventions.
- Ensures program staff fulfill the duties of a mandatory abuse reporter.
- Ensures clients receive basic needs including adequate food, clean clothing and assistance in areas of hygiene when needed.
- Maintains program's financial sustainability by identifying program needs and coordinating with administration.
- Provides initial review of emergency safety intervention documentation as assigned.
- Assumes duties of psychiatric technician as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, social science, or a related field
- Can be verified by Kerr as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) as defined by Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)
- At least six months' previous supervision or management experience required
- At least one year of experience working with children with a high level of psychiatric and behavioral acuity required; preference will be given for at least two years' experience
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possess basic computer knowledge
- Ability to assess child needs based on child psychiatric presentation and behaviors
- Ability to work cooperatively with team implementing collaborative problem solving within program
- Ability to push or pull or lift in excess of 75 lbs
- Ability to ensure appropriate cross shift coverage and identify staffing needs and concerns
- Possess strong leadership, supervisory and organizational skills
- Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills
- Possess strong prioritization skills
- Proficiency in collaborative problem solving and ability to implement within the program
Benefits
- Paid medical, dental & vision
- Paid basic life & accident insurance
- Paid internal training
- Career development
- 7 paid holidays
- Generous time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF)
Company overview
Albertina Kerr Centers is a prominent nonprofit organization based in Oregon that provides comprehensive mental health and developmental disability services to children, youth, and families. Founded in 1907, the organization has a long-standing history of serving vulnerable populations in the Pacific Northwest region. Albertina Kerr offers a wide range of services including residential treatment programs, community-based mental health services, crisis intervention, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates multiple facilities and programs designed to address complex behavioral health needs while promoting recovery, resilience, and community integration. With a focus on trauma-informed care and evidence-based practices, Albertina Kerr Centers plays a critical role in Oregon's mental health service system, providing specialized care for those with significant behavioral health challenges. The organization collaborates with various community partners, healthcare providers, and government agencies to deliver integrated services that support individuals and families in achieving better mental health outcomes and improved quality of life.