Diagnostician

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

• 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.