Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Follows the progress of the patient, assessing the psychiatric and medical conditions and make diagnoses, evaluating the effectiveness of the prescribed regimen, and modifying treatment as indicated • Orders laboratory tests and other diagnostic procedures • Assesses the need for seclusion and restraint and takes responsibility for justifying such treatment • Completes mental status examination as often as necessary. • Maintains an assigned clinical caseload. • Consults appropriately with supervisor or other LSH personnel who can provide expertise in special treatment problems, as well as making referrals to consultants as deemed appropriate • Carries out medical and psychiatric examination for patients at the time of admission; makes a psychiatric assessment, diagnoses, and formulates the initial treatment plan along with the unit’s treatment team • Prescribes initial treatment and diagnostic procedures • Communicates with other involved staff members regarding patient’s needs • Explains to the patients all prescriptions and procedures; including benefits and risks • Provides Psychiatric Consultations as requested • Court testimony