What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diagnostician position at FCC Behavioral Health?
Job Description
Job Description
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.
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