Diagnostician

FCC Behavioral Health•Hayti, MO

17h

About The Position

The Diagnostician provides comprehensive assessments of people served, assesses problem areas, recommends an appropriate level of care, and develops an interpretative summary used to establish individualized recovery care plan goals. The role works with the Clinical Team to assign people served to appropriate treatment services and supports clinical care that complies with evidence-based practice models, agency policies, and applicable certification standards.

Requirements

Be a fully licensed clinical social worker or fully licensed professional counselor in the State of Missouri.
Have at least one year of experience treating persons with substance use disorders.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the DSM and familiarity with diagnostic criteria for substance use and mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

Review assessment information and documentation completed for people served upon initial intake.
Complete an Eligibility Determination for each person served within 24 hours of admission.
Conduct a face-to-face diagnostic interview with each person served and complete all required admission screenings.
Develop recovery care plans with SMART goals, objectives, and interventions.
Complete an Interpretative Summary based on assessment data and the diagnostic interview.
Ensure written reports to appropriate people or agencies are completed in a timely manner.
Work with the Clinical Team to assign people served to appropriate treatment services.
Maintain and improve professional competencies through training and other educational means.
Participate in clinical staffing, including attending meetings and/or providing written notes regarding people served's cooperation and participation with program expectations.
Adhere to applicable evidence-based practice models.
Ensure the program operates within the constraints of the agency’s CARF and DMH certification standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
Perform other job duties and special projects as assigned.