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

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

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.