Licensed Clinical Social Worker Diagnostician (DAYS)

Miriam School and Learning Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 53,416 - 76,077; Part time

Job summary

Miriam School and Learning Center is hiring a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the 2026-2027 school year. This PRN role involves conducting evaluations in St. Louis City charter and public schools. Candidates must hold a Master's in social work and be licensed in Missouri with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include writing assessments and collaborating with educators. Competitive pay at $47 per hour, offering flexible hours up to 29 per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years evaluating children and adolescents for mental health issues.
• LCSW license in Missouri is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations in a private setting.
• Write professional reports with assessment results and recommendations.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Experience evaluating children and adolescents for mental health issues

Understanding of DSM-5-TR diagnoses

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in social work

LCSW fully licensed in Missouri

Job description

Description

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER DIAGNOSTICIAN for the 2026-2027 School Year. The role is PRN with up to 29 hours per week.

Position Summary

Pay is per completed report or $47 per hour. Reports to Testing Supervisor. Location: Testing in St. Louis City charter schools, private evaluations, and public schools outside of St. Louis County (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and college).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work
• LCSW fully licensed in Missouri
• At least 2 years of experience evaluating children and adolescents for mental health issues
• Good understanding of DSM-5-TR diagnoses
• Proficient with technology and able to use a personal computer to submit reports in a timely manner
• Transportation to various schools within the St. Louis area

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations in a private setting to diagnose ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other DSM-5-TR disorders.
• Diagnose disorders using the DSM-5-TR manual.
• Conduct diagnostic interviews and observations with clients, their parents, interview teachers as needed, and administer and score social/emotional/behavioral rating scales as part of a comprehensive psycho-social evaluation.
• Write professional reports, including assessment results, interpretation, diagnostic impressions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Complete reports within DESE specified time periods when necessary.
• Facilitate report review meetings with parents and/or school personnel.
• Review psycho-educational reports and render DSM-5-TR diagnoses, including Specific Learning Disorders.
• Collaborate with school psychologists, speech/language pathologists, and occupational therapists, including conducting evaluations with the same child.
• Make mental health recommendations to school psychologists to add to psycho-educational reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.