Acentra is looking for a Clinical Evaluator to join our growing team in Kansas

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 the state of Kansas. This Clinical Evaluator position is a part-time hybrid role, offering the flexibility to work from your home office while traveling locally to evaluate patients in Dodge City, Kansas and its surrounding areas. All travel expenses, including mileage and parking, will be fully reimbursed.

Your role involves providing essential evaluations to enhance patient well-being and improve their quality of life. The purpose of this position is to complete face to face, clinical assessments of individuals with mental illness (SMI), intellectual disability (ID), or related conditions (RC) admitting into nursing homes. These preadmission screening and resident review (PASRR) Level II evaluations typically occur in nursing home or hospital settings.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate evaluations and recommendations through accurate clinical assessment of the patient, relevant records, and collateral sources of individuals.
• Recommend the appropriate level of care and service needs based on the patient’s physical behavioral, and psychological functioning.
• Complete assessments on time and within scope of practice to meet all contractual requirements.
• Manage/Supervise the completion of Screens for Continued Stay for individuals with several and persistent mental illness residing in nursing facilities for mental health.
• Strong typing and computer skills required with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ensure compliance with program workflows.
• Ability to complete person-centered assessments with meaningful and appropriate recommendations for level of care.
• Excellent clinical experience and knowledge of psychiatric disorders as defined by the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in use in Kansas.
• Determine a clinical diagnosis accounting for psychological and behavioral issues.
• Ensure that compliance with necessary workflow, including re-review of records based upon input from the psychiatrist.
• Knowledge of standards of practice related to mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, geriatrics, and other disorders typically requiring long term care services and supports.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, individuals and families, and other community supports.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups through spoken, written, and electronic media.
• Ability to attend to detail, effectively prioritize, and execute tasks in a timely manner.
• 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/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited College or University with a relevant degree program. Must hold an active license to practice in the State of Kansas in one of the following areas: (Master’s-Level Psychologist), (Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist), (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), (Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist), (Licensed Professional Counselor), (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), (Licensed Social Worker), (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker), or (Registered Nurse with a specialty in Psychiatric Nursing).
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working with individuals managing serious mental illness, behavioral health challenges, intellectual disabilities, or related conditions.
• Strong clinical assessment capabilities and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of standards of practice for determining Levels of Care.
• Proficiency in medical record abstraction
• Experience with geriatric population.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Comprehensive understanding of psychiatric disorders as outlined in the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
• Expertise in standards of practice related to mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, geriatrics, and conditions typically requiring long-term care services and support.
• In-depth knowledge of medical record organization, medical terminology, and disease processes.
• Familiarity with Federal Regulation 42 CFR, Chapter 483.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet/web navigation.
• Flexibility and excellent organizational abilities.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.

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. 

Thank You!

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 $44.00 per hour base

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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