1.

Knowledge of crisis intervention, applicable laws and ethical consideration related to patient rights,

treatment, safety and confidentiality.

2.

Knowledge of psychotropic medications and physical health conditions/chronic disease

3.

Knowledge of the current Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and ability to accurately use this knowledge to diagnose patients and inform treatment planning.

4.

Knowledge of Federally Qualified Health Centers and the key health center principles and guidelines

1.

Provides comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, prescription of drug therapy, planning of treatment, and evaluation of therapy

2.

Provides brief therapy-based interventions as needed

3.

Prescribes psychotropic medications based on clinical indicators. Review medication(s) that patient is currently taking, prior to prescribing to prevent adverse reactions.

4.

Provide patient education and advice regarding side effects and dosage adjustments. Monitor/evaluate pharmacological treatment progress.

5.

Orders appropriate lab tests and interpret results. Review and manage patient information including labs, prescription refills, outside consultation notes, previous medical records, specialist referrals, etc

6.

Provides feedback and consultation to primary care medical providers and other treatment or service providers in the community regarding the behavioral health and/or psychiatric aspects of the patient. Offer specific recommendations related to integrated treatment planning

7.

Prioritizes referrals and schedule appointments, providing crisis intervention and follow ups as needed

8.

Refers patients to relevant patient care services in the community as appropriate. Advocate on behalf of patients to obtain services as necessary

9.

Provides education and support to patients and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes 

10.

Provides education and support to patients and their families to encourage compliance with medical and behavioral regimes 

11.

Documents all appropriate information in the electronic health record system

12.

Responds to messages and relay information to patients and other external sources as needed. Write letters documenting and/or summarizing diagnosis and treatment as requested and appropriate

13.

Submits Treatment Authorization Requests to insurance companies as appropriate. Complete various other medical related forms as needed

14.

Assists in the planning and facilitation of educating providers on behavioral health topics

15.

May participate in and collaborate with staff/teams on various support-related functions including quality assurance, care team development, system optimization, empanelment, policy and procedure development, etc.

16.

Works with Behavioral Health Manager to facilitate administrative aspects of the program.

17.

Performs other duties as assigned