Psychiatric Emergency Team, PET Clinician - Psych
Responsibilities
Assesses patients in the emergency room and throughout the house when requested and ensures placement according to their age, identified problems and needs.
Acts within the guidelines of LPS Statutes and Patients’ Rights.
Provides crisis intervention and appropriate referrals when needed.
Works within the multidisciplinary team and communicates effectively with physicians, nurses and staff.
Qualifications
- Current valid license as a Registered Nurse, LPT, PST, MFT, or LCSW issued by the State.
- LPS certification preferred or needs to obtain this prior to commencement of employment.
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Minimum two (3) years experience in an Inpatient Psychiatric unit.
- Afford assaultive behavior management training within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.
- DMH certification required for 5150 detention.
Pay
The current compensation range for this role is $37.18 to $46.42. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Many more voluntary benefit options
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.