What are the responsibilities and job description for the PASRR Evaluator position at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD?
Brief Description
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking an innovative PASRR Evaluator to join their team. Reporting to the Program Director: ID Eligibility Center, the PASRR Evaluator plays a crucial role in evaluating individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities across various settings, including nursing facilities, hospitals, and the community. Utilizing electronic systems, the evaluator completes PASRR assessments and performs necessary activities for billing purposes. Additionally, they may assist individuals in obtaining required documentation, explain services and supports, conduct service coordination assessments, monitor PASRR case timelines, and prepare consumer records for referral to relevant departments after eligibility determination. The PASRR Evaluator may also contribute to training new staff when necessary. Acting as a liaison between The Harris Center ID Eligibility and referring entities, they address questions and concerns related to PASRR. This position requires travel and offers flexible work hours to accommodate varying needs.
Your Role In Action
What qualifications you will need:
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
*The base salary is $43,582/annually (salary offered based on experience)*
What Else You Should Know
This posting is associated with position #7601.
About Us
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is seeking an innovative PASRR Evaluator to join their team. Reporting to the Program Director: ID Eligibility Center, the PASRR Evaluator plays a crucial role in evaluating individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities across various settings, including nursing facilities, hospitals, and the community. Utilizing electronic systems, the evaluator completes PASRR assessments and performs necessary activities for billing purposes. Additionally, they may assist individuals in obtaining required documentation, explain services and supports, conduct service coordination assessments, monitor PASRR case timelines, and prepare consumer records for referral to relevant departments after eligibility determination. The PASRR Evaluator may also contribute to training new staff when necessary. Acting as a liaison between The Harris Center ID Eligibility and referring entities, they address questions and concerns related to PASRR. This position requires travel and offers flexible work hours to accommodate varying needs.
Your Role In Action
- Assists with training PASRR Eligibility Coordinators.
- May provide training refreshers to referring entities seeking guidance regarding PASRR.
- Monitors TMHP and SFAX for PASRR notifications
- Obtains HIPAA consents
- Completes and submits PASRR evaluations, which includes face-to-face meetings with persons in nursing facilities, hospitals, homes, etc.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings (IDT)
- Documents services provided in The Harris Center data systems
- Reviews medical and mental health records as well as HHSC databases for diagnostic information
- Daily traveling to and from facilities and homes throughout Harris County.
What qualifications you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent. Bachelors degree required, preferably in the social sciences.
- Must have 1 year of experience working directly with persons with developmental disabilities.
- Effective communication
- Works with consumers, family members, visitors and fellow employees in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversities.
- Proficient in common computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must have COVID vaccine or be willing to receive vaccine upon hire and prior to start date.
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
*The base salary is $43,582/annually (salary offered based on experience)*
What Else You Should Know
This posting is associated with position #7601.
About Us
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
Salary : $43,582
