Telephone triage nurse Jobs in Orange, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Psychiatric hospital in Orange County is looking to hire a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Triage

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CHCM / CSU roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay at CHCM / CSU in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

In support of the Crisis Response Team Department, the Triage Personnel performs psycho-social assessment, crisis intervention, disposition and referral services at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. As necessary, the clinician will initiate an involuntary hold per California W & I Code.

QUALIFICATIONS

The Triage Personnel at SMMC must be a licensed clinical social worker. The clinician must also have knowledge and experience in crisis intervention, psycho-social assessment and diagnostic skills using the DSM based criteria; current LPS designation required. The Triage Personnel at SMMC will be working onsite at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent sitting for long periods of time, walking and standing. Occasional bending, crawling, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Occasional pulling and pushing up to 20 pounds. Corrected vision and hearing to a normal range. Finger dexterity. Frequent exposure to stressful situations. Constant contact with patients and public.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasional exposure to noise, dirt, dust, smoke and fumes. Occasional exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Occasional exposure to chemicals and general cleaning agents. Shift hours may vary dependent upon department needs to include weekends and holidays. The Triage Personnel at SMMC will be working onsite at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(All duties listed below are essential to the job.)

Reports to : Director of Access Services and Executive Director of Care Coordinator at SMMC

Company Description

College Hospital Costa Mesa is a TJC accredited, 122 bed facility that provides high quality medical, surgical and psychiatric care. We are located near the intersection of the 405 and 55 freeways in the city of Costa Mesa, California.

We provide a continuum of superior psychiatric health care services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of our patients, community, professional staff and payors.

We have been doing so since 1987.

Our medical and surgical specialty services complement the tertiary care services of the large medical centers in Orange County.

Company Description

College Hospital Costa Mesa is a TJC accredited, 122 bed facility that provides high quality medical, surgical and psychiatric care. We are located near the intersection of the 405 and 55 freeways in the city of Costa Mesa, California.\r\n\r\nWe provide a continuum of superior psychiatric health care services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of our patients, community, professional staff and payors.\r\n\r\nWe have been doing so since 1987.\r\n\r\nOur medical and surgical specialty services complement the tertiary care services of the large medical centers in Orange County.