Evaluation of new and return outpatients as assigned for VAIHCS, Danville, IL and Lafayette CBOC, Lafayette, Indiana (per day patient care: approximately 8-15 outpatients or inpatients – 1/2 hr allotted for follow-up and one hour for new patients during regular work week schedule). As a member of a Treatment Team perform Psychiatric treatment as follows: Physical Assessment; Psychiatric Evaluations and Mental Status Exams Psychotherapy; Pharmacotherapy; Consultation; Clinical Supervision; General Medical Condition Care; Group Psychotherapy; Behavior Therapy; Family Therapy, Treatment Team meetings, and Discharge Planning. Refers patients to other specialty care as required. Furnish technical and/or professional support for resident and physicians employed by the VA .Performs history & physicals. Orders prescriptions, labs, x-rays and other pertinent tests. Completes documentation requirements in a timely manner as per policy. Compensation & Pension exams on an as needed basis
