Psychiatrist

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Position Summary:

(Overall purpose of this position)

• Diagnoses, prescribes medication, monitors medication side effects and participates in the treatment process in cooperation with PCP and individual clinical therapist (if appropriate).
• Provides clinical supervision for all PMH APRN positions.
• Provides formal psychiatric consultation/education to medical providers.

Essential duties and responsibilities which must be performed in order to carry out the position purpose summarized above:

(The following description is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned, as required.)

1. Completes psychiatric diagnostic evaluation upon initial visit.
2. Reviews and evaluates all available clinical data (including laboratory and other instrumental reports) pertaining to patients physical status (routine tests).
3. Performs clinical screening and referral of all conditions in need of consultation from medical, non-psychiatric specialties.
4. Orders relevant tests and evaluation/procedures to assist in diagnostic process.
5. Reviews and follows up on treatment(s) ordered by other physicians.
6. Documents all patient data, including patients progress in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
7. Explains medication effects and side-effects to patient and/or guardian with review of the Patient Medication Information (PMI) for each medication.
8. Obtains or reviews patients and/or guardian's signature on the consent to treatment with psychotropic medication upon initial visit and annually thereafter.
9. Prescribes, follows-up and reviews all prescribed neuroleptics.
10. Obtains and reviews patients and/or guardians signature on the Informed consent for the proper use of controlled substances with patients prescribed chronic narcotic, anti-anxiety &/or attention deficit medications.
11. Reviews all non-psychiatric medical orders and prescriptions.
12. Orders non-prescription, first aid, drugs (i.e. analgesics, antipyretics) as needed.
13. Consults and advises the clinical staff and Clinical Director.
14. Provides vacation coverage as assigned.
15. Participates in clinic staff development and in-service education programs for both professional and NFP staff.
16. Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
    1. Participates, in an advisory capacity, in program planning and policy formulation for the clinic.
    2. Provides consultation and training to NFP providers related to behavioral health issues.
    3. Serves on NFP committees as assigned.
    4. Attends Clinical Managers meeting monthly.
    5. Any other assignments as requested by the VP of Behavioral Health & Care Integration.