Does the diagnostic assessment replace the current intake assessment or evaluation ?
A- Yes and no. In most cases, as new consumers enter the system, they will have a Diagnostic Assessment within the first 30 days rather than the previous intake evaluation. The Diagnoistic Assessment is a more thorough and comprehensive evaluation that includes face-to-face interaction with and sign off by a licensed clinical professional and a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or Ph.D. psychologist. However, each provider will probably continue to have a program intake or program assessment they complete on consumers who enter their service to ensure they are appropriately placed.
