Clinical Evaluator - PASRR - Kitsap Washington

Job Summary

As a Clinical Evaluator PASRR for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review, you will conduct face-to-face assessments to facilitate appropriate placement and next level of care in Kitsap County Washington. Your role involves providing essential evaluations to enhance patient well-being and improve their quality of life. These assessments, primarily conducted in nursing homes, hospitals, or community-based settings, play a crucial role in determining the level and scope of care required for each patient. As a trusted expert, you will evaluate, determine, and recommend the next level of care to improve overall quality of life.

We currently have three open Clinical Evaluator (PASRR) positions available in our Kitsap market. This is a PRN hybrid role that combines remote work from your home office with travel to evaluate patients in your local area, primarily within Kitsap County and the surrounding areas. Travel locally to perform essential evaluations, with all travel expenses, including mileage and parking, fully reimbursed. These preadmission Screening and evaluations are crucial in determining the next level of care, improving patient well-being, and supporting better health outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• As a Clinical Evaluator (PASRR), you will conduct accurate screenings and evaluations, developing informed level-of-care recommendations based on your clinical assessments.

• Complete precise PASRR reviews by assessing and determining the appropriate level of care based on patients’ physical, behavioral, and psychological functioning.

• Review medical records, and interact with healthcare professionals, patients, their families, and other support systems to conduct accurate screenings, evaluations and determinations Assess and analyze psychological, emotional, behavioral and physical functioning.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory standards while developing level of care recommendations.
• Assess and analyze patients' psychological, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning to inform clinical decisions.
• Provide well-informed level of care recommendations based on clinical evaluations.
• Ensuring compliance with established workflows, including re-evaluations of records based on psychiatric input.
• Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals, patients, families, and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Efficiently utilize computer equipment and web-based software applications to perform job duties
• Leverage technology by utilizing the state's electronic system and our proprietary platforms to efficiently manage and track all assessment activities. .
• Efficiently prioritize and execute tasks with attention to detail.
• The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Active unrestricted State licensure in healthcare or related field, such as LCSW, LMFT, Nurse Practitioner, or Psychologist.
• Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor's or Master's degree
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the assessment and/or diagnosis of individuals with mental/psychiatric disorders, including complex differential diagnoses related to substance use, medical conditions, cognitive issues, and dementia.
• Experience with the geriatric population is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disability or related conditions.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of Federal Regulation 42 CFR, Chapter 483.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders as defined by the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in use in applicable state.
• Knowledge of standards of practice related to determination of Level of Care.
• Knowledge of standards of practice related to mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, geriatrics, and other disorders typically requiring long-term care services and support.
• Medical record abstracting skills required.
• Knowledge of the organization of medical records, medical terminology, and disease processes required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups through spoken, written, and electronic media.
• Attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner.

Why us

We are a team of experienced and caring leaders, clinicians, pioneering technologists, and industry professionals who come together to redefine expectations for the healthcare industry. State and federal healthcare agencies, providers, and employers turn to us as their vital partner to ensure better healthcare and improve health outcomes.

We do this through our people

You will have meaningful work that genuinely improves people's lives nationwide. Our company cares about our employees, giving you the tools and encouragement, you need to achieve the finest work of your career.

We know your time is valuable and we thank you for applying for this position. Due to the high volume of applicants, only those who are chosen to advance in our interview process will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your interest in Acentra Health and invite you to apply to future openings that may be of interest. Best of luck in your search!

~ The Acentra Health Talent Acquisition Team

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Acentra Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

Compensation

The compensation for this role is $40.00 to $44.50 per hour

Based on our compensation program, an applicant’s position placement in the pay range will depend on various considerations, such as years of applicable experience and skill level.

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