Performing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental disorders or problems of cognition, personality, emotional adjustment, in accordance with accepted professional standards and guidelines and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. Completing appropriate clinical documentation in a timely and in accordance with accepted professional standards and guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations. The clinical documentation must be in the electronic medical record (CPRS) or, where required, in hard copy or other formats. Meeting the targets of all performance measures related to Mental Health patients or practices. In the performance of official duties the Psychiatrist has regular access to printed and electronic files containing sensitive data which must be protected under the Provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 and other applicable laws. The Psychiatrists responsible for 1.) Protecting that data from unauthorized release and 2.) Following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc., as set out in a computer.
