Interview patients about symptoms and complaints, and determine whether a psychiatric disorder has a physiological or emotional basis Writes prescriptions for required medication to patients Two years of experience in the mental health field preferredÄiagnose patient conditions and their causes Participates in Performance Improvement activities for the department, actively seeking to promote optimum patient care through participation in designated activities for improved performance, outcome measures and patient satisfaction Works collaboratively with third party payers, managed care companies or other contracted concerns to ensure quality patient care is maintained and managed with effectiveness and efficiency Utilizes teaching/learning principles coupled with an expert clinical knowledge base to provide education to staff, patients and their familiesĬonducts family counseling sessions as appropriate Participates in patient care coordination with medical/nursing staff and outside providers, assist in formulating the treatment plan along with the clinical team to include clinical updates, disposition planning and family meetingsÄocuments in a timely, accurate and concise manner, using proper terminology, on department and CCHS forms, adhere to established guidelines
Demonstrates skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to adult and geriatric patient population including the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, to provide the care needed, and to develop a liaison with related specialties