Psych EM Team Clin PD

Current State of California Licensure: Doctor of Psychology (PhD), Medical Doctor (MD), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT). Los Angeles County Department Mental Health LPS designation indicating training completion in involuntary detention laws and procedures, including patients’ rights, successfully passing County examination.

Overview:

Psychiatric Emergency Team Clinician (PETC) 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 Hospitalization on 5150 Holds to San Gabriel Valley Medical Center for 72-hour emergency
intervention.

 

The PETC customarily and constantly exercises discretion and independent judgment free from immediate supervision
when discussing with psychiatrist. The PETC evaluates complex medical and legal information, and makes decisions
after considering different options with substantial significance to ensure compliance with Los Angeles County LPS laws
and 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 that
demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical
Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall
support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement
Plan (PIP).

Responsibilities:

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Psychiatric Emergency Services Clinician will be mobile only for San Gabriel Valley Medical Center.
• They will maintain current licensure.
• Be aware of any changes in the laws in L.A. County LPS.
• Be a member of the SGVMC Allied Staff.
• Complete initial patient evaluation/assessment regardless of payer source and documents appropriately
• 5150 and advisements are filled out completely and appropriately.
• Contacts admitting psychiatrists after each assessment to relay evaluation information.
• Contacts families/placements if appropriate to assist with assessment.
• Attends and actively participates in team meetings, in-services, etc.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Attends 5150 proctoring with Medical Director.
• On-call 24 hours/Day and on rotation weekend schedule, will arrange coverage if not available.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

 

 

• Current State of California Licensure: Doctor of Psychology (PhD), Medical Doctor (MD), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)
• Los Angeles County Department Mental Health LPS designation indicating training completion in involuntary detention laws and procedures, including patients’ rights, successfully passing County examination.
• Minimum 18 months experience in acute mental health.
• Minimum 18 months experience as a Licensed Mental Health Professional working with adult and geriatric patients, recent psychiatric experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification (or within 3 months of hire)
• Current AB-508/Management Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training (or within 3 months of hire)