Psychiatrist
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Helped patients by evaluating medical and psychosocial conditions, developed and implemented treatment plans, and prescribed psychotropic medications. Monitored and evaluated treatment results by interviewing patients, family members, and others in close contact with the patients.

• Developed medical treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of behavioral, cognitive, developmental, emotional, and social disorders.
• Defined goals with patients and provided instructions for prescribed medications while consistently monitoring their effects.
• Maintained interdisciplinary treatment plans by reviewing progress and collaborating with primary care physicians.
• Assured safe and high-quality service for patients by upholding policies, procedures, standards, and regulations.
• Maintained medical treatment records by documenting symptoms, medications, progress, and events.

Counseled patients ranging from 15-30. Handled complex patient cases specializing in treating patients with severe substance addiction, mental disorders, classified as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity(NGRI), and patients who exhibit severe resistance to treatment and therapies.

• Evaluated patients during scheduled visits and prepared comprehensive and individualized treatment plans utilizing the biopsychosocial model.
• Prescribed Psychotherapeutic treatments and medication to treat mental disorders; regularly monitored individual patients’ response to ensure sustainable mental and physical health.
• Led and organized teaching and training sessions for junior psychiatry residents, medical, and psychiatric assistant students during psychiatry rotations.
• Selected to participate in performance improvement projects to reduce violence within the inpatient psychiatric unit.