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to assess patient level of functioning and progress.\nMay be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.\nAssesses and evaluates the mental health of residents according to DSM V diagnosis and refer to outside treatment facilities if necessary.\nWorks in conjunction with ICE/OPLA legal counsel, providing written evaluation reports on the mental health status of individuals placed on SMI (Seriously Mental Illness) List.\nProvides weekly reports/updates on individuals on SMI list and report on those housed in segregation to HQ Behavioral Health Unit.\nProvides referral, identification, and evaluation for those identified as having a significant mental illness using Mental Health Review Form (IHSC-883).\nServes as the suicide prevention program coordinator in the absence of the Supervisory Behavioral Health Provider (BHP) and as assigned by Clinical Director if no Supervisory BHP is present.\nServes as a mental health consultant to other health professionals 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