Clinical Evaluator (PRN) KS

About the position Join Acentra Health as a PASRR Evaluator in Kansas. In this role, you will conduct PASRR Level II Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review assessments in Kansas City, and the surrounding areas, make level-of-care recommendations, and help ensure the delivery of quality care that meets industry standards and complies with applicable government regulations. This PRN hybrid position offers the flexibility to work remotely from your home office while also traveling locally within the community to complete assessments. Travel-related expenses, including paid mileage and parking, are reimbursed. Acentra Health also provides the essential technology and equipment needed for both remote and field-based work, including a company-issued laptop.

Responsibilities

• Complete accurate PASRR Level II assessments by reviewing relevant records, gathering information from collateral sources, and evaluating the individual’s physical, behavioral, and psychological functionings.
• Responsible for Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) assessments, develop informed and evidence-based level-of-care recommendations and determine the most appropriate next level of care for individuals who may require long-term care placement.
• Review and verify medical records and provide clinical recommendations in accordance with regulatory requirements, including evaluating psychiatric input, physician notes and meeting established turnaround time standards.
• Interact with healthcare professionals, patients, their families, and internal partners as needed to support the assessment and review process.
• Leverage technology, computer systems, web-based applications, and proprietary software platforms to efficiently perform job functions and manage and track assessment activities.
• Ensure compliance with established workflows and complete assessments in a timely manner and within scope of practice to meet all contractual and program requirements.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Requirements

• Must hold an active, unrestricted Kansas license in a healthcare or related discipline, including but not limited to Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), Registered Nurse (RN) with a specialty in psychiatric care, or another qualified Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP).
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in a relevant field, along with a minimum of 3 years of experience in the assessment and/or diagnosis of individuals with mental or psychiatric disorders, including complex differential diagnoses involving substance use, medical conditions, cognitive impairment, dementia or geriatric populations.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, serious mental illness, or related conditions
• Proficiency in medical record abstraction and review.
• Strong clinical judgment, evidence-based assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups across spoken, written, and electronic formats.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders as defined by the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) adopted by the applicable state.
• Knowledge of best practices related to mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, geriatrics, and other conditions commonly requiring long-term care services and supports.
• Knowledge of medical record structure, medical terminology, and disease processes.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities and complete work accurately within established timelines.
• Experience working with the geriatric population preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, as well as experience using other web-based tools and platforms.

Benefits

• Travel-related expenses, including paid mileage and parking, are reimbursed.
• Company-issued laptop provided.