Diagnostician

Job Purpose

The Diagnostician is responsible for providing a comprehensive assessment. The Diagnostician will assess all problem areas, recommend an appropriate level of care and develop an interpretative summary from which individualized recovery care plan goals are developed.

Qualifications

• For SUD Programs
• The Diagnostician must be a fully licensed clinical social worker or fully licensed professional counselor in the State of Missouri
• Must have at least (1) one-year experience in treating persons with substance use disorders.

• For MH Programs
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• Must meet the Department of Mental Health’s criteria for a qualified mental health professional

• Core Job Duties
• Review assessment information/documentation of person(s)-served completed upon initial intake.
• Complete an Eligibility Determination for each person served within 24 hours of admission.
• Conduct a face-to-face diagnostic interview with person(s)-served and complete all required admission screenings
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the DSM and familiarity with the diagnostic criteria sets of all substance use and mental health disorders.
• Development of the recovery care plan for person(s)-served with SMART goals, objectives and interventions.
• Assure written reports to appropriate persons or agencies are completed in a timely manner
• Complete Interpretative Summary based on assessment data and the diagnostic interview.
• Works with Clinical Team in assigning person(s)-served to appropriate treatment services.
• Maintain/improve professional competencies through training activities and/or other educational means.
• Participates in clinical staffing of person(s)-served to include attendance of meetings and/or written notes regarding person(s)-served cooperation and participation with program expectations.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.