Psych EM Team Clin PD

Job description

Overview Psychiatric Emergency Team Clinician (PETC) is an authorized Licensed Mental Health Professional, having completedall requirements for Los Angeles County LPS designation to evaluate and/or place mentally disordered persons meetingcriteria for Involuntary Hospitalization on 5150 Holds to San Gabriel Valley Medical Center for 72-hour emergencyintervention. The PETC customarily and constantly exercises discretion and independent judgment free from immediate supervisionwhen discussing with psychiatrist. The PETC evaluates complex medical and legal information, and makes decisionsafter considering different options with substantial significance to ensure compliance with Los Angeles County LPS lawsand organizational policies/procedures. The PETC will coordinate assessment information with the Medical Director, Program Director and/or Nursing Manager/Charge Nurse and appropriate Community Agencies prior to disposition or transport.This position requires providing care and/or service to a mentally ill geriatric patient population in a manner thatdemonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served. This position requires the full unders...