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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN CMHC Staff Psychiatrist (MD / DO) in Austin, Texas
Conducts psychiatric assessments and diagnostic evaluations of students.Determines and administers psychiatric treatment.Prescribes and monitors medications and any changes in treatment in the follow-up care of students, as needed.Reviews students records to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services provided.Updates and maintains students' medical records.Maintains current, accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal law, medical ethics and CMHC policies.Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other mental health professionals on CMHCs multidisciplinary staff.Consults with physicians and mid-level practitioners of University Health Services.Responds to consultation requests and referrals from UT students, faculty and staff, as well as off-campus community health providers.Provides emergency management and crisis intervention services to students in collaboration with the CMHC Crisis teams.Facilitates voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations.Provides after hours availability in conjunction with the other CMHC psychiatrists.Liaisons with community health providers, services, hospitals and other resources, as related to the psychiatric care of the student.Participates in the training and supervision of psychiatric residents and fellows, psychiatric nurse practitioner students, psychiatric pharmacy residents and other trainees, such as psychology and social work interns and practicum students.Attends and participates in departmental and divisional meetings, as assigned.