Crisis Team Member - Geropsych - Per Diem 8 Hour Variable Shifts

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

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC in Glendale, CA, seeks a Crisis Team Member - Geropsych for per diem 8-hour variable shifts. The role requires LMHP licensure in CA and 3 years of relevant adult/geriatric care experience.

Responsibilities include assessing and placing patients on 5150 holds, coordinating with medical leadership and community agencies. The position is scheduled as per diem with an hourly rate range of $40.00–$60.00, reflecting the hospital setting and emergency-level duties within USC

Qualifications

• Req Degree in Mental Health or related field.
• Req 3 years Current experience as a Licensed Mental Health Professional working with adult, geriatric and orthopedic patients.
• Pref Recent Psychiatric experience.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively work 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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and/or place mentally disordered persons on 5150 Holds for 72-hour emergency intervention.
• Coordinate assessment information with the Medical Director, Program Director and/or Clinical Director/Charge Nurse and appropriate Community Agencies prior to disposition or transport.

Skills

Geropsych experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

California LMHP or CA RN License

BLS Healthcare Provider

AB508 Certification

Tools

LPS Designation

Job description

Crisis Team Member - Geropsych - Per Diem 8 Hour Variable Shifts (Non-Union)

Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

Job ID REQ20181466

Category Keck Medicine of USC

Posted Date 10/09/2026

The Crisis Team member is an authorized Licensed Mental Health Professional, having completed all requirements for Los Angeles County LPS designation to evaluate and/or place mentally disordered persons meeting criteria for Involuntary Hospitalizations on 5150 Holds for 72-hour emergency intervention. The Crisis Team Member will coordinate assessment information with the Medical Director, Program Director and/or Clinical Director/Charge Nurse and appropriate Community Agencies prior to disposition or transport.

Qualifications

• Req Degree in Mental Health or related field


• Req 3 years Current experience as a Licensed Mental Health Professional working with adult, geriatric and orthopedic patients.


• Pref Recent Psychiatric experience.

• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.


• Req Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills.


• Req Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Req Able to function independently and as a member of a team.


• Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.

• Req Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse (ANCC) Licensed Mental Health Professional in state of California; OR CA RN License


• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association


• AB508 Certification - If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer into the department, and maintained by renewal before expiration date.


• Req Certification - Job Relevant LPS Designation

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the‑minute research and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.