Performs complex evaluations and makes independent diagnoses using Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; Provides individual, family and group treatment; Maintains a diverse caseload of clients with acute, chronic mental illness; Approves and/or implements therapeutic treatment plans; Conducts intensive clinical interventions; Provides discharge planning and coordination of after-care service plans for clients leaving state, local, and private psychiatric hospitals; Collaborates with service professionals as participant/lead of Interdisciplinary Team (IDT); Consults with professionals on a variety of problems including delivery of needed services for clinically complex cases; Provides liaison to community agencies to facilitate communication and service provision for clients requiring multiple services; Monitors and analyzes the impact of psychotropic medication on clients functioning and mental status; Provides risk assessments for dangerousness to self and others; Provides crisis stabilization and crisis management. Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and methods of the psychological and social development of the individual; Thorough knowledge of intake procedures, social history development, and interviewing techniques; Thorough knowledge of major schools of treatment of emotionally and socially disturbed individuals; Knowledge of psychiatric, psychological, and/or sociological terminology and concepts; Ability to conduct mental health assessments and apply treatment approaches/modalities; Ability to formulate diagnoses for clients with acute, chronic, severe mental illness; Ability to diagnostically interpret data obtained from psychological test results, social histories, and interviews; Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups, and the general public; Ability to monitor and analyze the impact of psychotropic medications; Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.