1. The psychiatrist(s) or PNP(s) (also referred to as “Provider”) will use standard OCFS forms for the psychiatric evaluation (1-1½ hours) and for the 30-minute psychiatric follow-up visits. 2. The Provider(s) will order psychiatric medications and monitor their benefits and side effects. 3. The Provider(s) will attend weekly mental health rounds with clinicians, teachers, and a representative from the line staff to discuss youth in his/her caseload, as well as other youth who present with symptoms that may indicate mental health needs. 4. As outlined in the Psychiatry Manual, Provider(s) shall utilize the minimum number of medications necessary to treat target symptoms and shall obtain approval from a supervising psychiatrist in instances where additional medications are deemed necessary. 5. The Provider(s) will monitor psychotropic medications as is clinically appropriate with laboratory tests, ECG, and AIMS, as outlined in the Psychiatry Manual. 6. The Provider(s) will obtain informed consent from guardians. 7. The Provider(s) will conduct emergency evaluations while on the facility grounds when requested to do so. When not present at the facility, the Provider(s) will not be formally on call. Provider(s) are asked to be available by phone to communicate with clinical or medical staff about urgent matters when practical. This is typically an infrequent event. 8. DJJOY reserves the right to allow for telepsychiatry services when it is determined to be in the best interest of the State. The determination to allow for telepsychiatry is solely and completely at the discretion of OCFS. 9. The Provider(s) will attend trainings as requested by OCFS.
