Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Consult with MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW on patients
Consult with MD/Psychiatrist on medication management, and/or visit with patient as needed to address BH concerns
Provide clinical care (medication management/psych evaluations) for patients to support efforts to achieve care plan goals, in support of ongoing care by MD/Psychiatrist/LCSW, with referral back to ongoing care with clinical team
Participate in case conferencing and high-risk meetings with LCSW/MD/Psychiatrist and care teams
Approval of treatment plans for patients in BH care
Interviews, diagnoses and evaluates patients referred for psychiatric assessment
Participates as a team member in conferences concerned with diagnosis and treatment planning
Writes reports and documentation as required
Consults with other mental health and medical provider staff regarding treatment of patients
Prescribes medication as needed and monitors its effectiveness
Must be familiar with the process of diagnosing and treating patients with substance use disorder and make appropriate referrals when necessary
Examine both children and adult patients and their medical records
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, ultrasounds, X-rays etc.)
Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
Prescribe medications
Maintain accurate records and schedules
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
Oversee patients’ overall health
Promote good health practices
Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
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