Diagnostician - Piedmont Youth STAR

FCC Behavioral Health; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

FCC Behavioral Health in Piedmont, MO seeks a Diagnostician to provide comprehensive assessments, determine level of care, and develop interpretative summaries driving individualized recovery care plans.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field, and meeting DMH criteria for a qualified mental health professional. You’ll perform intake reviews, eligibility determinations within 24 hours, and diagnostic interviews.

Qualifications

• Must meet DMH criteria for qualified mental health professional
• Experience in clinical assessments preferred
• Ability to develop recovery-oriented care plans

Responsibilities

• Review intake materials and assessments
• Complete eligibility determinations within 24 hours
• Conduct face-to-face diagnostic interviews
• Develop interpretative summaries and recovery care plans
• Collaborate with clinical team to assign services
• Maintain competencies through training and supervision
• Ensure timely written reports and adherence to policies

Skills

DSM knowledge

Interviews

Assessment

Education

Master’s degree in social work or psychology

Job description

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Full Time Piedmont THRIVE/STAR/BHC, Piedmont, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3027

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 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.