RN Psych Evaluation Team

Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Evaluation Team RN is an authorized Registered Nurse having completed all requirements for Los Angeles County LPS designation to evaluate and/or place mentally disordered persons from surrounding communities meeting criteria for Involuntary Hospitalization on 5150 Holds to Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center for 72-hour emergency intervention.

• Will work ON CALL, 12 hour shifts
• Compensation is a combination of call back pay and $150 per assessment
• Performs clinical assessments of patients; evaluates mental status, psychiatric, drug history and other psychosocial needs and makes appropriate recommendations for disposition.
• Contacts families/placements if appropriate to assist with assessment. Reviews recommendations with appropriate psychiatrist before determining disposition.
• Communicates with treatment team staff on each evaluation prior to dispositioning...