These are essential skills of our brain, which are closely connected to intelligence and which are impaired in
various psychiatric illnesses.
Not exact matches
Disturbances in the functioning of this network, as well as
various kind of infection and other triggers of a pregnant woman's immune response, have been linked to development of
psychiatric illnesses, such as schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders.
A treatment program in Middleborough, Massachusetts offering acute inpatient care for individuals with
various types of
psychiatric illness such as depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders.
Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding
illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for
psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted
psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used
various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry American
Psychiatric Association public information section National Alliance on Mental
Illness National Institute of Mental Health ADHD & Depression medication guides from APA / AACAP National Mental Health Association Nemours Foundation Encyclopedia of mental health information Tests, support groups, and articles on
various disorders Psychology Information Online APA's site for monitoring parity issues related to
psychiatric care National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens American Psychological Association California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists Parents Helping Parents Autism Speaks Autism Society of America
Additional areas of expertise include individuals with acute
psychiatric illnesses where I employ
various treatment approaches including crisis management and intervention, psycho - education, symptom management, supportive counseling, and CBT interventions.»
Dysfunctional social cognition represents a central characteristic of
various psychiatric disorders and critically impacts the development, progression, and treatment of
psychiatric illnesses (1 ⇓ — 3).