Specifications include, but are not limited to: Psychiatric Care – Primary psychiatric care for all patients in collaboration with child/adolescent psychiatrist(s). Provide medical management in collaboration with physician(s) in accordance with approved protocol. Liaison to the psychiatrist(s). Quality Improvement Program (Collaboration with Physician) – Conduct monthly reviews of 10% or 20 charts, whichever is less, and maintain log of reviews. Review will include the identifier, reviewer’s name, and date of review. Maintain log of quarterly face-to-face consults with physician. Psychiatric Evaluation – Conduct a direct examination on all new admissions. The admission will be pre-approved by the child/adolescent psychiatrist. The NP direct examination will be approved by the child/adolescent psychiatrist. Conduct a psychiatric evaluation on each resident. The evaluation shall include, but not be limited to, the following items: 1) a history of previous emotional, behavioral, and psychiatric problems and treatment; 2) the resident’s current emotional and behavioral functioning; and (3) document why a lower level of care is not medically appropriate. The evaluation shall be completed within 7 days after admission. Treatment Team – Attend all Treatment Team meetings. If the Psychiatrist is unable to chair the Treatment Team, then the Nurse Practitioner will co-chair with a Licensed Physician.