Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and behavioral health assessments
Conduct transplant clearance and readiness evaluations
Assess treatment adherence, substance use, and other behavioral health factors relevant to transplant candidacy
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions
Develop individualized behavioral health treatment plans
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate
Provide behavioral health assessments and support for living donors
Monitor behavioral health needs of patients before and after transplantation
Utilize standardized depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health screening tools as clinically indicated
Collaborate with psychiatrists, transplant physicians, surgeons, social workers, transplant coordinators, nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members
Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment recommendations, and behavioral health resources
Accurately document assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress within the medical record
Participate in transplant-specific quality improvement initiatives and program development
Serve as a patient advocate and support the integration of behavioral health services throughout the transplant continuum