PASRR Clinical Evaluator - (PRN) - (LCSW, LMFT, LPC or RN) - Norfolk, Nebraska

 Following a 2022 merger of CNSI and Kepro, Acentra Health combines clinical services, technology solutions, and data analytics to accelerate better health outcomes. This is a great time to join our team of passionate individuals working together to pursue the most effective solutions to today’s complex healthcare challenges. Our culture is fueled by passion and driven by purpose.

Position Overview

Become a pivotal member of our team as a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Clinical Evaluator, playing a key role in transforming healthcare and making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients within our community.

As a PASRR Evaluator, you will conduct onsite assessments to ensure appropriate placement and care for vulnerable populations across Norfolk, Nebraska. In this role you will be offering essential evaluations and recommendations that enhance patient well-being and quality of life. Your assessments, typically conducted in nursing homes or hospital settings, will be integral in determining the level and scope of care needed for each patient.

This full-time, hybrid role affords the unique opportunity to blend work from your home office with fieldwork, requiring travel to patients in your surrounding counties and near your home base. Flexibility to cover areas around Norfolk, Nebraska, and adjacent counties This hybrid model offers the perfect mix of professional autonomy and impactful, on-the-ground work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough and accurate clinical assessments of patients, reviewing relevant records and collateral sources to ensure precise screenings, evaluations, and determinations.
• Make informed decisions regarding the appropriate level of care and service needs based on comprehensive evaluations of patients’ physical, mental, and psychological health.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of psychiatric disorders as outlined by the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual utilized in Nebraska.
• Possess an understanding of the standards of practice for mental health, as well as for intellectual and developmental disabilities, geriatric care, and conditions typically necessitating long-term care services and supports.
• Expertly confirm clinical diagnoses, taking into account psychological and behavioral factors.
• Engage professionally with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families, and other support networks. when relevant.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups, employing spoken, written, and electronic media.
• Utilize computer equipment and web-based software effectively in the execution of duties.
• Monitor and manage personal performance metrics to adhere to required turnaround times.
• Ensure adherence to established workflows and compliance with standards.
• Participate actively in meetings, and provide valuable input during case consultations and peer reviews as necessary.
• Stay informed on current literature, regulations, and research pertaining to long-term care, mental illness, medical conditions, and geriatrics.

 Required Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Active, unrestricted licensure in Nebraska in a healthcare or related field, such as Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner, or other qualified Licensed Mental Health Professional.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in assessing and diagnosing individuals with mental/psychiatric disorders, including expertise in complex differential diagnoses related to substance use, medical conditions, cognitive issues, and dementia.
• Demonstrated experience working with the geriatric population.
• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or related conditions.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a degree relevant to the field.
• Working knowledge of the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) requirements as per Federal Regulation 42 CFR, Chapter 483, and the state PASRR rule, 471 NAC 12.
• Skilled in assessing and analyzing psychological, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning to develop appropriate level of care recommendations based on clinical evaluations.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders as outlined by the latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in use in Nebraska.
• Understanding of standards of practice for determining Level of Care per 471 NAC 12.
• Familiarity with public mental health and medical programs.
• Proven ability to formulate clinical diagnoses, considering psychological and behavioral factors.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effective interaction with individuals and groups via spoken, wri