Psychiatric Technician (non-QMHA)

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. As a Psychiatric Technician, you will provide direct care and support to children and adolescents experiencing an acute psychiatric episode.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
• Paid basic life & accident insurance and short- & long-term disability
• 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