Job Description

Company Overview:

Acentra Health exists to empower better health outcomes through technology, services, and clinical expertise. Our mission is to innovate health solutions that deliver maximum value and impact.

Lead the Way is our rallying cry at Acentra Health. Think of it as an open invitation to embrace the mission of the company; to actively engage in problem-solving; and to take ownership of your work every day. Acentra Health offers you unparalleled opportunities. In fact, you have all you need to take charge of your career and accelerate better outcomes – making this a great time to join our team of passionate individuals dedicated to being a vital partner for health solutions in the public sector.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

Acentra Health is looking for a PASRR Evaluator to join our growing team.

Job Summary:

Make a meaningful impact in your community—join Acentra Health as a Clinical Evaluator (PASRR) in Yakima Washington. In this hybrid role, you will conduct in-person behavioral health evaluations assessments in nursing homes, hospitals, and community-based settings throughout Yakima Washington and nearby areas.

As a Clinical Evaluator, you will conduct face-to-face PASRR Level II assessments to determine appropriate placements and next levels of long term care for individuals with complex needs. Your primary focus will be completing clinical evaluations for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), or Related Conditions (RC) across nursing homes, hospitals, and community-based settings. These evaluations are crucial in determining the next level of care, improving patient well-being, and supporting better health outcomes.

This full-time Clinical Evaluator position offers both flexibility and purpose—combining remote work from your home office with local travel. Acentra Health covers and reimburses all travel-related expenses, including mileage and parking. In addition, Acentra provides all necessary technology equipment for your home office, including a laptop for use in the field.

 

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for conducting PASRR Level II behavioral health evaluations, assess individuals’ physical, behavioral, and psychological functioning, and develop informed level-of-care recommendations to determine the most appropriate next level of care for individuals who may require long-term care placement.
• Assess and analyze patients' psychological, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning to inform clinical decisions.
• Review medical records, and interact with healthcare professionals, patients, their families, and other support systems to conduct accurate screenings, evaluations and determinations.
• Provide well-informed level of care recommendations based on clinical evaluations, ensuring adherence to established workflows, including re-evaluation of records in response to psychiatric input.
• Leverage technology by utilizing the state's electronic system and our proprietary platforms to efficiently manage and track all assessment activities.
• Foster effective collaboration with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, patients, families, and support networks while monitoring personal metrics to ensure compliance with turnaround time requirements.
• Knowledge of standards of practice related to Level of Care determinations, as well as mental health, geriatrics, and other conditions commonly requiring long-term care placement.
• Ensure compliance with established workflows, including re-evaluations of records based on psychiatric input.
• Understand, and comply with all corporate policies, including those related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

Qualifications:

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

 

• Must possess an active, unrestricted license in the State of Washington in a healthcare or related field, such as Licensed Psychologist (LP), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP), Registered Nurse (RN) with master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing or relevant field).
• Graduation from an accredited college with a relevant degree program and a minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in assessing individuals with mental health or psychiatric disorders, including complex differential diagnoses related to substance use, medical conditions, cognitive impairments, and dementia.
• Knowledge of Level of Care standards and best practices related to mental health, geriatrics, and long-term care needs.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with individuals and groups through verbal, written, and electronic formats.
• Attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a timely manner

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) requirements per State and Federal Regulation.
• Knowledge of public mental health systems and medical programs, including public sector services and supports, with a strong understanding of Level of Care guidelines and related standards of practice.
• Expertise in assessing and analyzing psychological, emotional, behavioral, and physical functioning to inform clinical evaluations.
• Experience formulating clinical diagnoses for complex psychological and behavioral health conditions.
• Experience diagnosing psychiatric disorders using current DSM standards (state-specific).
• Proficient in computer-based software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Prior experience with the geriatric population preferred.

 

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. 

 

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

 

EEO 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, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

 

Benefits

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

 

Compensation

The compensation for this role is $85,280 to $91,520 annual base salary

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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Pay Range: USD $80,000.00 - USD $93,600.00 /Yr.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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