LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER DIAGNOSTICIAN (after school)

Miriam School and Learning Center; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Miriam School and Learning Center is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Diagnostician for the 2026-2027 school year to perform private evaluations across multiple school levels in Webster Groves. This PRN position offers after-school and evening hours, up to 29 hours weekly, with compensation per completed report or at $48 per hour.

Responsibilities include conducting psychosocial evaluations, DSM-5-TR diagnoses, interviews with clients and parents, writing comprehensive reports, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required; LCSW licensed in Missouri.
• 2 years of experience evaluating children and adolescents for mental health issues; strong DSM-5-TR knowledge.
• Proficient with technology; able to submit reports timely; transportation to various St. Louis area schools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations in private settings 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 and parents, interview teachers as needed, and distribute and score rating scales.
• Write professional reports with results, interpretations, and recommendations.
• Complete reports within DESE timeframes when required.
• Facilitate report review meetings with parents and 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.
• Make mental health recommendations to school psychologists for reports.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

LCSW licensed

DSM-5-TR knowledge

Psychosocial assessment

Report writing

Transport to schools

Interviews with children/parents

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

MS Office

Electronic reporting systems

Job description

Description

POSITION: LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER DIAGNOSTICIAN 2026-2027 School Year

STATUS: PRN, up to 29 hours per week, after school/evening hours

PAY: Per completed report or $48 per hour

REPORTS TO: Testing Supervisor

LOCATION: Private evaluations, Webster Groves (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, and college).

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

Miriam Learning Center is a leading provider of special education services in the St. Louis area for students age 2 to 18, catering to students with diagnosed or undiagnosed diverse learning needs. Annually, we support nearly 1600 children, offering tailored services that enable students to realize their potential and thrive within their current school environments. Whether students require in-school assistance or after-school support, Miriam Learning Center strives to meet their individual needs.Additionally, Miriam collaborates with over 100 local schools, providing them with access to our expert staff and resources. Through teacher training and consultation services, we help schools implement best practices when serving students with special needs, fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. Our special educational staffing division fills vacancies in schools; ensuring students receive vital interventions. Comprehensive evaluation services provide an economical solution to test IDEA eligible students or to obtain medical diagnoses and recommendations.