Evaluate patients with psychiatric complaints. May perform initial or ongoing psychiatric and medical history along with complete mental status examinations. As per regulations, cases will be reviewed with the Supervising Physician and an appropriate treatment plan will be developed and instituted.
Refer patients with somatic medical complaints to their PCP/pediatrician as warranted.
Maintain a current and comprehensive review of the patient's physical condition and medication regime, while carefully ruling out any contraindications, side effects or contributing co-morbid medical conditions related to the patient's psychiatric diagnosis or concurrent psychotropic medication regimen.
Document the encounter in a medical record and complete additional paperwork/electronic transmission as needed by the patient and condition.
Provide instruction to patients and/or families regarding medications, side effects, and their diagnosis. Regularly ...