Emergency Mental Health RN - Homelessness Response

County of Los Angeles; California; Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

County of Los Angeles is seeking qualified candidates for Emergency Assistant Mental Health Counselor, RN positions to address homelessness-related mental health needs. The role provides mental health nursing services, conducts assessments, and develops care plans with clients.

Initial employment may be up to 90 days under emergency order with potential for permanent County employment; ongoing assessment, coordination with community agencies, and education on symptom management are key parts of

Qualifikationen

• Assess clients' mental and physical health status and needs.
• Develop and implement a Client Care Coordination Plan with measurable objectives.
• Provide targeted case management and coordinate mental health and related services.
• Administer psychotropic medications and monitor effects.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and ongoing professional education.

Aufgaben

• Perform initial and ongoing mental health assessments and determine treatment needs.
• Develop Care Coordination Plans with measurable goals and update as needed.
• Coordinate comprehensive services and educate clients to manage health and illness.
• Administer medications, monitor responses, and educate families.
• Reassess client progress and modify plans; liaise with community providers.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Client Care Coordination

Case management

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Ausbildung

Registered Nursing degree with psychiatric specialty

Bachelor's degree in nursing with psychiatric coursework

Jobbeschreibung

County of Los Angeles is seeking qualified candidates for Emergency Assistant Mental Health Counselor, RN positions to address homelessness-related mental health needs. The role provides mental health nursing services, conducts assessments, and develops care plans with clients.

Initial employment may be up to 90 days under emergency order with potential for permanent County employment; ongoing assessment, coordination with community agencies, and education on symptom management are key parts of