Clinical Assessor

WellCentric DC • Washington, DC

2d • $41 - $45

About The Position

The Clinical Assessor conducts face-to-face assessments of vulnerable populations in the District of Columbia, including people living in the community or in facilities. The role may include reviewing decisions about services needed to support an individual’s success in the community. The assessor collaborates with healthcare and ancillary service providers to develop or validate treatment plans, documents assessment results, and negotiates service plans as needed.

The position may also mentor or precept new staff, help train assessors, complete quality assurance competency reviews, provide ongoing education, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. The role may be home-based and primarily involve travel throughout a geographic area; up to 95% local travel may be required, with additional travel outside the primary area depending on business needs and assessment volumes. The position handles information of moderate sensitivity and works in a moderate-noise environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare or related field.
• At least four years of healthcare experience.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia and the contract state.
• Required certifications for the assessments and/or quality assurance and training activities being performed on an active contract.
• Ability to travel daily and spend prolonged periods in a vehicle.
• Ability to perform the stated physical functions, including speaking, hearing, repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions, light work, and close visual tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Case management experience.
• At least one year of experience completing level-of-need assessments.
• Experience in human services and working with individuals who have disabilities.
• Passing SIS Certifications, which may be required for some contracts and will be provided by the client.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, which may be required for positions on specific contracts.
• First aid/CPR certification, which may be required for certain contracts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face assessments of vulnerable populations in community or facility settings.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and ancillary service providers to create or validate appropriate treatment plans.
• Document assessment results concerning an individual member’s status and negotiate service plans as needed.
• Complete quality assurance competency reviews and assigned projects or tasks, including new assessor training.
• Provide ongoing education and communicate with healthcare providers to help ensure appropriate care.
• Mentor or precept new staff and assist with formal assessor training, as applicable.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level