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.)

* Completes psychiatric diagnostic evaluation upon initial visit.

* Reviews and evaluates all available clinical data (including laboratory and other instrumental reports) pertaining to patients' physical status (routine tests).

* Performs clinical screening and referral of all conditions in need of consultation from medical, non-psychiatric specialties.

* Orders relevant tests and evaluation/procedures to assist in diagnostic process.

* Reviews and follows up on treatment(s) ordered by other physicians.

* Documents all patient data, including patient's progress in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

* Explains medication effects and side-effects to patient and/or guardian with review of the Patient Medication Information (PMI) for each medication.

* Obtains or reviews patient's and/or guardian's signature on the consent to treatment with psychotropic medication upon initial visit and annually thereafter.

* Prescribes, follows-up and reviews all prescribed neuroleptics.

* Obtains and reviews patient's and/or guardian's signature on the Informed consent for the proper use of controlled substances with patients prescribed chronic narcotic, anti-anxiety &/or attention deficit medications.

* Reviews all non-psychiatric medical orders and prescriptions.

* Orders non-prescription, first aid, drugs (i.e. analgesics, antipyretics) as needed.

* Consults and advises the clinical staff and Clinical Director.

* Provides vacation coverage as assigned.

* Participates in clinic staff development and in-service education programs for both professional and NFP staff.

* Additional

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Participates, in an advisory capacity, in program planning and policy formulation for the clinic.

* Provides consultation and training to NFP providers related to behavioral health issues.

* Serves on NFP committees as assigned.

* Attends Clinical Managers meeting monthly.

* Any other assignments as requested by the VP of Behavioral Health & Care Integration.