Child Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation without Medical

Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation without Medical is a clinical evaluation provided by a qualified clinician either at specified times, in response to treatment, or when significant changes occur. It assesses client needs and functioning to determine appropriate service/treatment based on the identification of presenting problems, evaluation of mental status, and formulation of a diagnostic impression.

Information is collected, including socio-economic. A diagnostic evaluation is completed to determine needs and appropriateness for treatment. Information
gathered includes history of mental health and substance abuse/dependence treatment, support system available, etc. to determine if Murtis Taylor HSS should provide services, or if a referral is needed. Data from the personal history is used to determine admission, referral, or counselor/case manager assignment. An interpretive summary is completed and appropriate treatment is scheduled.