Diagnoses, prescribes medications, provides long-term treatment, and offers psychotherapy for individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders; Conducts thorough psychiatric evaluations to assess clinical needs of patients; Designs and participates in the development of individualized treatment plans, incorporating best and leading practices into treatment interventions; Counsels clients during appointments, as necessary; Orders laboratory or diagnostic tests for clients to provides information on general physical condition and mental disorders; Manages patient's medication regimens and adjusts medication and dosages as needed; Manages medications in a safe and effective manner; Clearly communicates instructions to be given to pharmacists, patients/caregivers; Collaborate with other providers involved in patient's care, pharmacists, family, or residential staff to ensure safe management of patient's clinical needs; Collaborate with therapists, social workers, or other treatment team members to coordinate client care; Completes medical records, including assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, outcome measures in a timely and accurate manner; Refers clients to other health care providers; Develops and presents various training and orientation programs for nursing personnel, health care providers and other agency staff members; Performs other duties as assigned. Thorough professional knowledge of the practice of behavioral health nursing; Considerable knowledge of current behavioral health treatment and trends; Knowledge of medical science, the neurobiology of behavioral health disorders, treatment methods, and management of behavioral health conditions and medications; Knowledge of various laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating patient conditions and making decisions on an appropriate course of treatment; Ability to assess medical records and results of tests; Ability to obtain histories and perform physical examinations, laboratory tests, and diagnostic procedures; Ability to collaborate and form effective relationships with colleagues, physicians, staff, and patients; Ability to prescribe, oversee and monitor psychotropic medications; Ability to work in an environment with a high degree of sensitivity and confidentiality to appropriately manage delicate and urgent patient situations; Ability to relate well to a diverse population; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.