Crisis Mental Health Specialist – 72-Hour Hold

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC's USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Crisis Team member authorized as a Licensed Mental Health Professional to evaluate and place individuals for 5150 holds for 72-hour emergency intervention.

The role involves coordinating assessment information with medical leadership and community agencies before disposition or transport, ensuring rapid, compassionate, and compliant psychiatric care.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mental Health or related field.
• 3 years current experience as a Licensed Mental Health Professional working with adults, geriatric and orthopedic patients.
• Prefers recent Psychiatric experience.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to function independently and as a member of a team.
• Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse (ANCC) LMHP in CA or CA RN License.
• AB508 Certification and ongoing renewal.
• LPS Designation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessment information with Medical Director, Program Director and Clinical Director/Charge Nurse.
• Coordinate with appropriate Community Agencies prior to disposition or transport.
• Join USC Verdugo Hills Hospital as part of a Crisis Team delivering emergency psychiatric care.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Independent work

Customer service excellence

Education

Licensed Mental Health Professional (CA)

CA RN License

AB508 Certification

LPS Designation

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC's USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is seeking a Crisis Team member authorized as a Licensed Mental Health Professional to evaluate and place individuals for 5150 holds for 72-hour emergency intervention.

The role involves coordinating assessment information with medical leadership and community agencies before disposition or transport, ensuring rapid, compassionate, and compliant psychiatric care.