Description
Diagnose, treat, and help prevent mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in patients.
- • Assess patient history, symptoms, and test results to diagnose mental disorders.
- • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications safely and effectively.
- • Provide psychotherapy and other evidence-based treatments.
- • Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
- • Collaborate with primary care, psychologists, social workers, and nursing staff on care.
- • Document and maintain complete, compliant medical records.
- • Order and interpret laboratory or diagnostic tests as indicated.
- • Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and prognosis.
- • Monitor treatment response, side effects, and safety; modify care as needed.
- • Prepare reports, summaries, and referrals for agencies or payers as required.
- • Participate in quality improvement, peer review, and community mental health initiatives.
- • Pursue continuing education, teach, or contribute to research and publications.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
