Crisis Intervention Clinician, Licensed MH Professional

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California (Keck Medicine) seeks a Crisis Team member who is a Licensed Mental Health Professional to evaluate and place individuals on 5150 holds for 72-hour emergency intervention in the Los Angeles area.

The role requires collaboration with the Medical Director and Clinical Director/Charge Nurse, coordinating assessment data with community agencies to support safe disposition or transport.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in mental health or related field.
• Licensed Mental Health Professional in California or CA RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• AB508 certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire/transfer.
• LPS designation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment information with Medical Director, Program Director and/or Clinical Director/Charge Nurse and appropriate Community Agencies prior to disposition or transport.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Patient service orientation

Education

Degree in Mental Health or related field

Licensed Mental Health Professional in CA or CA RN License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider

AB508 Certification

LPS Designation certification

Job description

University of Southern California (Keck Medicine) seeks a Crisis Team member who is a Licensed Mental Health Professional to evaluate and place individuals on 5150 holds for 72-hour emergency intervention in the Los Angeles area.

The role requires collaboration with the Medical Director and Clinical Director/Charge Nurse, coordinating assessment data with community agencies to support safe disposition or transport.