Diagnostician - Cape Horizons

Fcc Behavioral Health; Decatur (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fcc Behavioral Health is seeking a Diagnostician for Serenity Pointe in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role involves performing comprehensive assessments, identifying appropriate levels of care, and developing tailored recovery care plans with SMART goals.

The position requires MO licensure (LCSW or LPC) for SUD programs and a master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field for MH programs, plus relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Missouri required for SUD programs.
• Minimum of 1 year of practice with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field for MH programs.

Responsibilities

• Review assessment information/documentation collected at intake.
• Complete an Eligibility Determination within 24 hours of admission.
• Conduct face-to-face diagnostic interviews and required screenings.
• Develop recovery care plans with SMART goals.
• Prepare interpretative summaries and written reports.

Skills

Assessment

DSM familiarity

Clinical interviewing

Treatment planning

Education

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Full Time Serenity Pointe, Cape Girardeau, MO, US

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