Summary
Participates in the psychiatric evaluation and ongoing treatment of members including psychiatric evaluations, medication supervision, health education, assessment; assists in nursing supervision and participates in the planning, development and implementation of services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Conducts psychiatric evaluations of members, prescribes and monitors medications as appropriate.
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Works in a collaborative manner with the Medical Director.
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Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings on the history, diagnostic tests; initiates referral and consultation when appropriate.
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Regulates and adjusts medications and treatments.
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Provides consultation and education to members, families, staff and community on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.
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Maintains member charts and records according to established guidelines and procedures.
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Coordinates acquisition of lab tests & primary care providers, screens laboratory results, and facilitates follow-up medical treatment.
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Assists in member outreach and advocacy activities.
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Attends and participates in adult recovery and clinical team meetings.
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Develops and maintains liaison relationships with other community medical agencies.
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Assists in supervision of other nursing staff.
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Works cooperatively with adult recovery team to maximize recovery of members.
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Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of new services to underserved populations.
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Makes referrals to appropriate primary health care physician for management of acute and long-term health problems.
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Consult with Medical Director regarding clinical treatment management issues.
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Performs other related activities in accordance with agency growth and changes.
Essential Duties for assigned Behavioral Health Medical Professional to Las Amigas:
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Conducts psychiatric evaluations on new intake members within a week of their arrival.
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Follows psychiatric care of all members at Las Amigas while they are residents in the program.
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Coordinates members care with their CODAC team, their Primary Care Physician and/or OB/GYN as needed.
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Monitors and refills medications as needed for all Las Amigas members as appropriate.
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Makes regular visits weekly to Las Amigas to perform above duties.
