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Diagnostician
DiagnosticianFCC Behavioral Health • Doniphan, MO, US
Diagnostician

Diagnostician

FCC Behavioral Health • Doniphan, MO, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

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

  • 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.
  • Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
  • Other job duties and special projects as assigned.
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