Psychiatric Technician Temp

3 weeks ago


Portland OR, United States Albertina Kerr Centers Full time

Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential. 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.
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.
This is a temporary position with a possibility of temp-to-hire.
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 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.
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.



  • Portland, OR, United States Albertina Kerr Centers Full time

    Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential. Kerr utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving in helping children with behavioral challenges. This strength-based model fosters the understanding that kids do well if...


  • Portland, United States Albertina Kerr Centers Full time

    Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential. Kerr utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving in helping children with behavioral challenges. This strength-based model fosters the understanding that kids do well if...


  • Portland, United States Albertina Kerr Centers Full time

    Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential. Kerr utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving in helping children with behavioral challenges. This strength-based model fosters the understanding that kids do well if...


  • Portland, OR, United States Albertina Kerr Centers Full time

    Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential. Kerr utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving in helping children with behavioral challenges. This strength-based model fosters the understanding that kids do well if...


  • Portland, United States Albertina Kerr Centers Full time

    Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential. Kerr utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving in helping children with behavioral challenges. This strength-based model fosters the understanding that kids do well if...


  • Portland, United States Albertina Kerr Centers Full time

    Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential. Kerr utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving in helping children with behavioral challenges. This strength-based model fosters the understanding that kids do well if...


  • Portland, United States Albertina Kerr Full time

    Albertina Kerr empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health challenges and other social barriers to lead self-determined lives and reach their full potential. Kerr utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving in helping children with behavioral challenges. This strength-based model fosters the understanding that kids do well if...


  • Portland, United States Amergis Full time

    The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders, following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patients' safety, physical and emotional well-being and report directly to medical staff. ...


  • Portland, United States Amergis Full time

    The Mental / Psychiatric Health Technician cares for individuals with psychiatric conditions as well as a variety of substance use disorders, following the instructions of physicians, nurses or other health practitioners. The Behavioral Health Technician monitors a patients' safety, physical and emotional well-being and report directly to medical staff. ...

  • Swing Test Technician

    1 month ago


    Portland, United States TERRA Staffing Group Full time

    Job DescriptionHave 3-6 months using dimensional tools, 6 months in testing or quality control and enjoy process-oriented work?You could be a great fit for this Test Technician opportunity! It's with a company that works with all types of businesses to make sure their raw materials meet the highest standards for manufacturing.In this role, you'll...


  • Coos Bay, OR, United States 10bits Full time

    10bits is a Healthcare and Professional Staffing Company. From nursing staffing, temp to hire, and permanent to healthcare contracts, 10bits provides hospitals and medical facilities with high-quality clinical professionals with the highest standards and compliance to provide the best medical care. Job Title: Registered Nurse, Psychiatric Job Location:...


  • Portland, OR, United States Telecare Corporation Full time

    “They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare What You Will Do to Change Lives The Medical Records Technician is responsible for the maintenance, storage and processing of all medical records and EHR data. This...


  • Coos Bay, OR, United States CoreMedical Group Full time

    Job Details Client in OR seeking Temp - RN - Psychiatric (Nights) Coos Bay, OR (RN) to work Nights, 36 hours GTD Oregon is a unique state that emcompasses the coast as well beings known for its diverse landscape of forests, mountains, farms. Oregon is most known for the city of Portland, which is home to many iconic coffee shops, boutiques and farm to...

  • Travel PSYCH RN

    1 week ago


    Coos Bay, OR, United States Focus Staff Full time

    Focus Staff is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a travel contract in COOS BAY, OR. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience in a Psych setting.Contract Length: 13Start Date: 07/01/2024Shift: NightsBenefits for Psychiatric RNs:Health insuranceVision insuranceDental InsuranceLife insuranceLicensure reimbursementTravel...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    4 days ago


    McMinnville, OR, United States Focus Staff Full time

    Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Mcminnville, Oregon.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PsychiatricDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/24/2024Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelFocus Staff is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a travel contract in...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    2 weeks ago


    Coos Bay, OR, United States CrossMed Full time

    CrossMed is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Coos Bay, Oregon.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PsychiatricDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/17/2024Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hoursEmployment Type: TravelWhy CrossMed?    CrossMed was created by a group of women who wanted to help people within the...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    7 days ago


    Coos Bay, OR, United States CrossMed Full time

    CrossMed is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Coos Bay, Oregon.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PsychiatricDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/17/2024Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hoursEmployment Type: TravelWhy CrossMed?    CrossMed was created by a group of women who wanted to help people within the...


  • Portland, United States Amergis Full time

    Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Mental Health/Psychiatric Technician t care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. They monitor a patient's physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff.Responsibilities: Provides personal care and...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    2 weeks ago


    Coos Bay, OR, United States Focus Staff Full time

    Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Coos Bay, Oregon.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PsychiatricDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/17/2024Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelFocus Staff is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a travel contract in COOS BAY, OR....

  • Travel Nurse RN

    1 week ago


    Coos Bay, OR, United States Focus Staff Full time

    Focus Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Psychiatric for a travel nursing job in Coos Bay, Oregon.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: PsychiatricDiscipline: RNStart Date: 06/17/2024Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelFocus Staff is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse for a travel contract in COOS BAY, OR....