Clinical Evaluator - (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review)

Clinical (PASRR) Evaluator

• Are you an experienced PASRR Evaluator looking for a new challenge?
• Do you value care management and quality improvement?
• Are you motivated, energetic, and excited to become part of the Kepro team?

If so, you might be our next new team member!

*This job will include driving to and from client visits, and will be required to visit clients in the field*

Who we need:

The PASRR Evaluators complete onsite assessments to support appropriate placement and care for vulnerable populations in the state of Nebraska. Work with other expert clinicians and highly knowledgeable health care professionals who are dedicated, innovative, and passionate about serving our customers. Assessments typically occur in nursing homes or hospital settings and include level of care and service recommendations.

Why us?

Kepro is a rapidly growing national quality improvement and care management organization. We work to ensure that over 20 million people receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.

People Focused. Mission Driven.

Shape the future of healthcare with us. We are mission driven to improve lives through healthcare quality and clinical expertise.

We do this through our people.

At Kepro, you can do meaningful work that makes a real difference for the lives of individuals across the country. We are an organization that cares deeply about our employees and we provide the training and support to do the best work of your career.

Benefits are a key component of your rewards package at Kepro. These benefits are designed to provide you and your family additional protection, security, and support for both your career and your life away from work. They are comprehensive and fit a variety of needs and situations. Our benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid time off, retirement savings, corporate wellness, educational assistance, corporate discounts and more.

What you’ll do:

• Ensures accurate screenings, evaluations, and determinations through accurate clinical assessment of the patient, relevant records and collateral sources of individuals.
• Determines the appropriate level of care and service needs based on the patient’s physical, behavioral, and psychological functioning.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders as defined by the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in use in Nebraska.
• 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.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to confirm a clinical diagnosis accounting for psychological and behavioral issues.
• Ability to utilize computer equipment and web-based software to conduct work.
• Ability to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, and/or their families if applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals and groups through spoken, written, and electronic media.
• Monitor personal metrics to ensure compliance with turnaround time requirements.
• Ensures compliance with necessary workflows.
• Attends and actively participates in meetings and conducts case consultations/peer reviews as needed.
• Reviews current literature, regulations and research related to long term care, mental illness, medical conditions, and geriatrics.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

What you’ll need:

Required Qualifications

• Active unrestricted licensure in Nebraska in healthcare or related field, such as Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner or other qualified Licensed Mental Health Professional.
• Graduation from an accredited College with relevant Degree Program.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Working knowledge of Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) requirements per Federal Regulation 42 CFR, Chapter 483 and state PASRR rule, 471 NAC 12.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders as defined by the most current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual in use in Nebraska.
• Knowledge of standards of practice related to determination of Level of Care per 471 NAC 12.
• Knowledge of standards of practice related to mental health