PASRR Assessor– Qualified Mental Health Clinician

WellCentric DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assessor Reviewer II - PASRR Assessor – Qualified Mental Health Clinician is responsible for face-to-face, in-person assessments of individuals who belong to vulnerable populations (with known or suspected major mental illness and/or intellectual developmental disabilities) entering or living in different nursing facilities in the District of Columbia. Persons being assessed may reside in the community, hospitals, or skilled nursing facilities. The incumbent will be expected to review information confirming the individual's appropriate mental health or developmental disability diagnoses, determine the least restrictive level of care, and identify the appropriate specialized services for the individual above what is typically provided in the nursing facility setting. This position may eventually also serve as a mentor or preceptor for new staff, assisting in the formal training of assessors, completing quality assurance competency reviews, and may be involved in process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work.
• Extensive experience independently assessing and diagnosing psychiatric conditions.
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with a current and unrestricted District of Columbia license.
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• QIDP or experience and education working with individuals with IDD and/or SIS assessment experience is a plus.
• PASRR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Level 2 face-to-face assessments of persons entering or living in nursing facilities with a suspected or known major mental illness and/or intellectual developmental disability, or related condition.
• Utilization of the DSM-V to confirm or rule out known or suspected behavioral health diagnoses.
• Collaborates with health care providers, ancillary service providers, family, and/or legal representatives to assess the individual appropriately.
• Documents Level 2 evaluations in the client’s web-based portal.
• Attends quality assurance competency training and quality improvement efforts as assigned.
• May support other assessors in being trained as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level