Analyze and evaluate patient data or test findings to diagnose the nature or extent of the disorder

Prescribe, direct, or administer treatments or medications to treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders

Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients' conditions or treatment if allowed under specific circumstances

Collaborate with physicians, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress

Counsel outpatients or other patients during office visits

Design individualized care plans, using a variety of treatments

Examine or conduct laboratory or diagnostic tests on patients to provide information on general physical condition or mental disorder

Gather and maintain patient information and records, including social or medical history obtained from patients, relatives, or other professionals