<ul><li>Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, including comprehensive psychiatric histories and mental status examinations.</li><li>Accurately diagnose a wide range of mental health conditions based on established diagnostic criteria.</li><li>Develop evidence-based treatment plans that may include psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions.</li><li>Collaborate with patients to establish individualized treatment goals.</li><li>Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications, monitoring for efficacy, side effects, and potential interactions.</li><li>Educate patients about medication regimens, benefits, and risks.</li><li>Provide psychotherapy services using various modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).</li><li>Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions.</li><li>Assess and manage psychiatric crises, including suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and acute psychotic episodes.</li><li>Develop crisis intervention plans and collaborate with emergency services when needed.</li></ul>

Consultant Psychiatry