Psychiatric Prescriber: Psychiatrist/CNP/CNS

POSITION TITLE: Psychiatric Prescriber: Psychiatrist/NP/CNS DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Valley Health Services Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 REPORTS TO: Medical Director

SCHEDULE:

(Determined on a case by case basis) GENERAL STATEMENT OF

DUTIES:

The Psychiatric Prescriber screens, diagnoses, treats, and manages the mental health care of identified clients of the agency. ESSENTIAL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1.
• Administers psychiatric treatment including prescriptions and medication reviews.
• 2.
• Assesses need for hospitalization.
• 3.
• Establishes an initial treatment plan and monitor progress.
• 4.
• Initiates referrals to internal and external providers.
• 5.
• Provides psychiatric consultations and program consultations as appropriate.
• 6.
• Provides teaching to clients and families related to medication management.
• 7.
• Completes psychiatric evaluations.
• 8.
• Completes all documentation related to job duties.
• 9.
• Coordinates with Medical Director and other prescribers to ensure continuity of care.
• 10.
• Performs all job duties customary to the department.
• 11.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
• 12.
• Other duties as assigned.